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Fall 2025 Programs
Tri-County First Responders: September 8th, 2025: Students are given the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities focused on firefighting/EMT. Training in areas such as CPR/AED, fire extinguishers, ropes and knots, hose rolls, search and rescue, ladders, hazmat awareness and ventilation will be covered. You will receive two certificates, one for CPR and one for Stop the Bleed. On the last day of class there will be a graduation ceremony and students will receive a certificate for completing the program. For questions, please contact the program advisor, Scott Fitzpatrick at Scott.Fitzpatrick@cityofomaha.org (10 week program). WHEN: FIRST SESSION STARTS - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 8:00 AM TO NOON. GRADUATION WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. WHERE: First session will be located at the Douglas County 911 Center (Enter through the north side of building and conference room will be on the right). The remaining sessions will vary on location. 15335 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68116 COST: $50.00 AGE: 16-19 years of age.
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab: September 8th, 2025 Join us at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab for an exciting event where students can explore the world of wildlife rehabilitation! This hands-on experience will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how injured and orphaned animals are cared for, while also providing insights into how wildlife rehab benefits our community by promoting coexistence with local wildlife. Students will learn about the skills and education needed for a career in this field, test their wildlife knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of how they can make a difference. WHEN: September 8, 2025 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM & September 22, 2025 6:00 PM-7:30 PM WHERE: Nebraska Wildlife Rehab 9777 M Street Omaha, NE 68127 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-21 years of age.
Creighton Dental: September 8th, 2025 Interested in a career in dentistry? We invite you to join this year's Creighton Dentistry Exploring program. Program sessions will be a tour of the facility, lecture and discussion including exclusive insight into the different paths Dentistry can take you. Parents are welcome to attend. All sessions will take place on Mondays 6:00PM-7:30PM. This is a 9 week program. Please see the schedule on the Explorers site with topics that will be covered. Order or topics may change. WHEN: Monday, September 8, 2025 (Kick-off) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm WHERE: 2109 Cuming St. Omaha, NE 68102 COST: $35.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
DLR Group (Integrated Design): September 9th, 2025 DLR Group is a full service integrated design firm. The architects, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineers and interior designers work side by side to elevate the human experience through design. Join the experts to explore each discipline and tour local projects that reveal DLR Group's innovative design solutions. For questions, please contact Jayde Chase at 531-210-3814 or jchase@dlrgroup.com This is a 10 week program. Topics Include: Design Charette, Engineering, Interior Design, Acoustics, Design by Sectors (Sports, Education, Workplace, Justice, Healthcare & Performing Arts), Sustainability + Building Design, Cutting Edge Technology, College Prep, Tour of the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI).WHEN: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm starting September 9, 2025 *Specific meeting topics and locations will be handed out at the first meeting. WHERE: DLR Group 6457 Frances Street (Second Floor) Omaha, NE 68106 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
Erickson & Sederstrom Law: September 10th, 2025 If you are interested in learning about what attorneys do, what it is like to be an attorney, and the judicial process in general, we can help! We will provide you with introductory information about the legal practice and some of the duties and obligations of attorneys. This introduction will help familiarize you with different areas of practice including the civil, criminal, and juvenile court systems. For questions, please contact the program advisor, Alana Mitchem at amitc@eslaw.com. WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm WHERE: Erickson & Sederstrom Law (Suite 100) 10330 Regency Parkway Dr. Omaha, NE 68114 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: September 10th, 2025 Join us on three Thursday's of each month during the school year (see schedule) from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a traditional law enforcement program combining lecture and hands-on training in criminal and traffic law, report writing, on scene investigations, defensive tactics/handcuffing, first aid and leadership. During meetings, please park on the west side of the building. For questions, please contact program advisor, Deputy Tony Incontro at dcsoexplorers@douglascounty-ne.gov. ** NEED TO SEE ATTACHMENTS ON THE WEBSITE WHEN: Three Thursday's a month starting September 10, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Douglas County Sheriff's Office 3601 N. 156th St. Omaha, NE 68116 COST: $100.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
The Aesthetics Academy: September 16th, 2025 The Aesthetics Academy is the premier aesthetics academy in the Midwest. Our goal is to help students discover and transform their abilities into a lucrative career with endless possibilities within the beauty industry. Students within our program receive hands-on training that prepares them to achieve a fullfilling career. At our interactive Exploring session, participants will learn about the education and career path of an aesthetician. They will also reveive a mini facial and learn valuable skin tips! WHEN: September 13, 2025 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm WHERE: The Aesthetics Academy 11020 Prairie Brook Rd., Omaha, NE 68144 Rockbrook Village COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
LEO A DALY (Architecture & Design): September 18th, 2025 LEO A DALY is an internationally recognized architecture, planning, engineering, and interior design firm. You will work side-by-side with architectural and engineering professionals on real projects. Join the professionals at LEO A DALY to learn about architecture, engineering, planning and interior design. During our meetings we will provide career information as well as conduct building tours. For questions about this program, please contact Alecia Tiefenthaler at AMTiefenthaler@leoadaly.com WHEN: September 18 from 6:00-7:00pm September 25 from 6:00-7:00pm October 2 from 6:00-7:00pm October 9 from 6:00-7:00pm October 16 from 6:00-7:00pm (5 week program. Please attend all sessions.) WHERE: LEO A DALY 8600 Indian Hills Drive Omaha, NE 68114 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
Clarkson College (Medical): October 1st, 2025 Clarkson College offers academic programs in Nursing, Radiography, Physical Therapist Assistant, Psychology, Health Care Business and more. If you are interested in learning more about these exciting careers through hands-on activities and experiences, we encourage you to join us. Four sessions will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. beginning on October 1 and ending October 22. WHEN: October 1, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. - October 8, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. - October 15, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. - October 22, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. WHERE: Clarkson College 101 S. 42nd St. Omaha, NE 68131 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.
UNMC Medical Lab Scientist: October 21st, 2025 A patient walks into the ER with a single, little problem - a cough that hasn't let her sleep for days. To solve this case, we'll need to head to the laboratory, put on our lab coats and gloves, and take on the role of Medical Laboratory Scientists! Comb through the patient's history for clues, examine bacteria as a Microbiologist, sort white blood cells as a Hematologist, perform chemical testing as a Clinical Chemist, type blood as a Blood Banker, and correlate all the data to diagnose and treat our ailing patient! ***This event is held in a biohazardous laboratory with real biohazardous materials. Participation will require adherence to dress code (legs covered, close-toed shoes, and long hair pulled back). Laboratory protective equipment (gloves and lab coat) will be provided. (1 day program) WHEN: October 21, 2025 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM WHERE: University of Nebraska Medical Center campus 139 S 40th St, Omaha, NE 68131 COST: $25.00 AGE: 14-20 years of age.