Thursday, October 29, 2026
Indigenous high school students in Nebraska are getting a head start in a challenging job market. Chrystal Blair has more.
For many young people, landing that first job can be difficult without prior work experience.
A Nebraska program is helping Indigenous students overcome that hurdle by providing hands-on training, career exploration, and mentorship while they are still in high school.
The latest federal jobs report shows teen unemployment at 14.5% nationally, compared with 4.2% overall.
A Winnebago-based apprenticeship program operated by Ho-Chunk Inc. is helping students earn academic…
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