As a reminder, EPS high school students are allowed to use their Career Exploration Day for one (1) day of the following events.
November 13, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., JA Spark: What is SPARK? JA Spark is an immersive workshop designed for Nebraska high school students who are curious about business and driven by entrepreneurial ideas. Participants will work alongside other motivated students to explore the fundamentals of starting and growing a successful business. Throughout the day, they’ll receive mentorship, advice, and real-world insight from accomplished local entrepreneurs who have built businesses of their own. Students will learn how to research a market, develop a business model, and create a complete business plan. The workshop culminates in an exciting pitch competition, where students present their business ideas to a panel of expert judges and receive constructive feedback, providing a hands-on opportunity to gain practical business experience and build confidence in their entrepreneurial skills.
Guest Speakers will cover the following topics throughout the day:
What's My Business? Presented by Eduardo Sicilia - Eddie is the Founder and CEO of 2%Football and will share his experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, and player development
Who's My Customer? Presented by Alex Ober - Alex brings a practical view of how modern marketing connects creativity, strategy, and technology to deliver business results
Competitive Advantages: Presented by Abby Miller - a Founder, Facilitator and leadership educator who is energized by Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, rural development, and opportunities to support agricultural producers
Pitching the Business: Presented by Michael Vodvarka - bringing expertise from Big Tech, US Air Force and Toastmasters International
This event is completely FREE for all Nebraska high school students. However, space is limited.
Use this link to secure the opportunity for your students. JA SPARK Registration Nov26
Deadline to register is Friday, October 30th, 2026
Questions: emadsen@jalincoln.org
Friday, November 13th, 2026
8:30am - 2:00 pm
Hosted at Lincoln Electric System - 9445 Rokeby Rd, Lincoln, NE 68526
November 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Creighton University-School of Medicine's High School Mini Medical School: We are looking forward to hosting our event on Saturday, November 14th from 8:00am to 3:30pm at Creighton University for students in grades 9 - 12. This one-day event is designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for careers in medicine through engaging, hands-on experiences. Our theme this year is Cardiology and Heart Health, and activities include animal organ dissections, interactive science experiments, and basic physical exam skills training. Parents will also learn about different careers in medicine through student panels and presentations. Feel free to email Nicole Fatovic (nicolefatovic@creighton.edu), or the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (som.odib@creighton.edu), with any questions you may have, and we will be happy to answer them!
November 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Air Force ROTC Shadow Day-UNO: On Tuesday, November 17th, we are hosting a Shadow Day. This event gives High School students the chance to follow cadets throughout the day, experience one of our Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) sessions, and learn firsthand what AFROTC is all about.
During LLAB, we will have a career fair where actual Air Force Officers will come in and students will get the chance to ask questions and learn about what kind of careers the Air Force has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain insight into the AFROTC program and explore whether or not this path is something they'd like to pursue in the future.
If you are interested in attending, please use the link provided below. We would love to have you join us for this unique and valuable experience.
Event Details:
When: Nov. 17th 1130-1700
Where: UNO Dodge Campus
Details: High school students will shadow ROTC Cadets to learn what AFROTC is all about.
December 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Creighton University-School of Medicine's Young Women in Medicine: We are looking forward to hosting our event on Saturday, December 5th from 8:00am to 3:30pm at Creighton University for students in grades 6 - 12. This one-day event is designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for careers in medicine through engaging, hands-on experiences. Our theme this year is Cardiology and Heart Health, and activities include animal organ dissections, interactive science experiments, and basic physical exam skills training. Parents will also learn about different careers in medicine through student panels and presentations. Feel free to email Nicole Fatovic (nicolefatovic@creighton.edu), or the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (som.odib@creighton.edu), with any questions you may have, and we will be happy to answer them!
Click here for the Young Women in Medicine informational flyer!
February-March 2027 (See dates below), Midland University Health Sciences Days/Weekend: Click the links below to learn more and register today!
The AIM Institute is a nonprofit organization with a mission to grow, connect, and inspire the tech talent community through education and career development. AIM has fostered the growth of Omaha’s tech sector for more than 30 years.
AIM helps fill the growing need for skilled workers in technology roles by providing training, education, and connections to empower tech professionals to enter and grow in the tech workforce. At AIM, we believe that creating a more diverse and equitable tech workforce is critical to community success. Through scholarships and financial aid, AIM removes barriers to tech education and increases access to technology careers.
Whether through Code School, Youth in Tech, Leadership Academies, AIM’s annual conferences, or Silicon Prairie News, AIM’s goal is to excite people about technology, inspire them to pursue a tech career, and help them navigate the tech career continuum.
Dream & Discovery Flight Exploration Package/SAC Flight Lab: Ever wondered what it’s like to fly? Step into the shoes of a pilot with our immersive aviation adventure. Start your Dream Flight in a high-tech simulator alongside an expert instructor, then soar above Blair, Nebraska on a real Discovery Flight—an unforgettable view from the pilot’s seat. Click HERE to learn more about Dream & Discovery Flight Exploration Package/SAC Flight Lab today!
Metropolitan Community College 2026-2027 Career & Technical Education Events: Click here to learn more and save the dates for MCC Events!
Metropolitan Community College 2026-2027 Credential College: Providing high school students and recent graduates with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials and gain valuable career skills—often in just one course.
Credential College offers opportunities in high-demand career areas such as:
Courses for ages 16+
Automotive
Drone Pilot
Flooring
Courses for ages 18+
Biotechnology
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Medical Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Fiber Optics
Forklift Training
And more!
Find a full list of courses at: Course Catalog | Metropolitan Community College - prod by clicking “Credential College” under “Tags” on the lefthand side.
Omaha STEM Ecosystem and AIM Institute announced the launch of the FREE online STEM Community Platform, presented by Cox. The mission of the STEM Community Platform is to connect youth, parents, educators and professionals to an online hub of high-quality STEM programs, resources and events. The website offers easy functionality for the user to find kids camps, career listings in STEM career fields and informational resources for elementary aged children to adults.
Opera Omaha-Student Dress Rehearsals: Going beyond the ordinary field trip experience, Student Dress Rehearsals at Opera Omaha offer students a deep, meaningful encounter with many of the elements that bring the productions to the stage and a chance to see how a show is fine-tuned while watching many of the professional artists, technicians and managers in action.
Dress rehearsals are a great opportunity for students to experience an opera performance and see artisans at work before the show opens to the public. We are privileged to be able to offer our students and chaperones this amazing opportunity for FREE. Opera Omaha-Student Dress Rehearsals information is available here!!
Note: Career Awareness opportunities during school hours are not excused as school activities,
unless special permission is given such as an approved class field trip or combined with an approved college visit/Career Exploration Day.