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Nebraska NEXT
Nebraska NEXT (Nebraska Employment eXploration & Transition) is the statewide talent attraction event strategy to connect people with purpose, place, and opportunity—part of the larger The Good Life Is Calling campaign.
Attention: The deadline to submit Talent Proposal Initiatives has been extended to Friday, December 20, 2024.
Our goal is to retain and attract top talent to Nebraska by linking individuals with employers, communities, and resources that help them make the decision to move to Nebraska or stay and make Nebraska home.
Talent We’re Investing In
Nebraska NEXT focuses on engaging and connecting with:
Veterans & Separating/Retiring Service Members - Helping service members transition into civilian careers and community life.
Top Collegiate Talent – Showcasing opportunities for students and graduates to build their future here.
Alumni & Boomerangs – Encouraging Nebraskans who’ve left to return home.
Industry Professionals – Connecting talent to key employers and industries.
Quality of Life Chasers – Attracting those seeking a better balance of career, community, and lifestyle.
Event Experiences
Nebraska NEXT events are designed to be immersive, flexible, and impactful. Ranging from half-day sessions to mulit-day experiences. Potential events are:
- Nebraska Next: helping service members transition into Nebraska careers and communities.
- Collegiate Talent Forum: After class engagements to connect with students and opportunities.
- Elite Weekend – Curated experiences for out-of-state students exploring Nebraska’s industries and quality of life.
- Back to the Good Life – Events for alumni and root-returners ready to explore a return home.
- Live Well, Live Here – Community tours highlighting quality of life, neighborhoods, schools and housing.
Upcoming NEXT Events
Nebraska Next: Connecting Service Members to Careers and Communities
Nebraska Next: Connecting Service Members to Careers and Communities is a half-day immersive experience designed for transitioning service members and their spouses currently stationed at Offutt AFB.The event connects attendees with Nebraska employers, veteran professionals (“previous movers”), educational institutions, and community resource partners—helping them explore meaningful careers and community life in Nebraska.
Partnerships
Tiered sponsorships are available for employers, educational institutions, and community partners. Sponsorships help cover event costs and expand the reach of Nebraska NEXT and The Good Life is Calling campaign.
Press Releases
DED Opens Applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program
Hometown Investments in Housing, Businesses, and Youth Foster Economic Growth and Community Pride in City of O’Neill
DED to Open Applications on March 2nd through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program
City of Norfolk Generates Millions in Economic Investment, Garners Recognition for Workforce Development and Placemaking
Nebraska’s Family Values and Golf Opportunities bring a Veteran Home
Program Resources
| Title | File Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Form | January 31, 2022 | |
| CHIEF Program Guidelines | July 24, 2025 | |
| CHIEF Six Month Report Form | August 8, 2025 | |
| Foreign Adversary Company Form | October 27, 2025 | |
| Form 1 Tax Credit Request | May 19, 2025 | |
| MEMO 24-01: CDAA and CHIEF Guidance Document | October 18, 2024 | |
| MEMO 25-01: CHIEF Act Repeal | May 19, 2025 | |
| MEMO 25-04: LB 644 (2025) Foreign Adversarial Company | October 22, 2025 |
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