Lexington Area Job Transition and Family Assistance Resources

Governor Jim Pillen announced a collaboration between multiple agencies and community organizations to assist Lexington families impacted by the upcoming closure of Tyson’s meat processing facility.

A hotline is available for Lexington workers needing assistance with programs and services available through Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Labor. The phone number is 308-407-1517. Language assistance is available.

Thank you to the many employers who have participated in job fairs in Lexington.  A list of these employers and their current job openings can be viewed here: Career Opportunities. Additional employers looking to connect with workers in Lexington are encouraged to post their jobs on NEworks.nebraska.gov.

Upcoming Career Connection Events

Assistance is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday at the Lexington (office is located at 1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Ste. 3) and Grand Island offices with:

• Registration in NEworks.nebraska.gov
• Creating and posting an online resume (required for unemployment benefits), including workshops
• Filing weekly unemployment claims
• Job search

Workers will have the opportunity to complete an employment survey from the Department of Labor regarding job search needs. Health and Human Services staff will also be on hand at the Lexington office to answer questions about services and programs available.  Equus Workforce Solutions is also offering job search assistance to help serve individuals as quickly as possible.

To reduce wait times, workers coming to the Lexington office for services should use the following schedule based on the first letter of their first name.

Unemployment applicants are not required to report in person for services and may utilize the self-service options at NEworks.nebraska.gov.  Instructions are available at https://tinyurl.com/mrywjmcj

In-person Lexington job center services schedule (first letter of first name):

• Mondays: A–D
• Tuesdays: E–H
• Wednesdays: I–L
• Thursdays: M–R
• Fridays: S–Z

The Department of Labor reminds workers to file an unemployment claim when their employment ends, not before. Individuals who quit their jobs due to an upcoming layoff are generally not eligible for unemployment benefits. DOL is providing reemployment services to impacted workers. Inquiries can be emailed to ndol.rapidresponse@nebraska.gov.

If anyone would like to learn more about how to help support the community, they can call the Lexington Community Foundation
at 308-324-6704.

During uncertain times, Lexington offers many resources for support, guidance, and giving. The programs below assist local residents and welcome ongoing community support.