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Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
Veteran Employment Programs
Educational Testing
Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Training Resource Lists
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Scholarships

Need-based Scholarship Program - Provides approximately $1.55 million in scholarship funding each year to Nebraska's nonprofit public and private colleges. The colleges then award the funds to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, which may include middle-income as well as low-income students.

Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program - Students who face significant obstacles to higher education are the target of this need-based, renewable scholarship program which provides approximately $100,000 in scholarships each year. Applicants are referred to the program by community agencies and colleges statewide.

College Access Grants Program - Provides funding for Nebraska high schools that seek to develop or enhance college access activities within their school. The program's goal is to increase the number of Nebraska students going to college. Every two years, EducationQuest provides grants to approximately 15 high schools and commits funding to each school for four years. Funding amounts depend on the high school's enrollment.

Provides mini-grants between $100 and $2,000 to adults with intellectual disabilities, for purchasing needed items that will enrich their lives.

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Scholarships

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Resources that help students and parents research colleges, explore career options, find scholarship resources, and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All services are free and most are by appointment to provide families with one-on-one assistance.

Students and parents also learn about college planning and financial aid through webinars, college fairs, and financial aid programs. See our events calendar for programs.

Creates college planning materials and distributes them to students and parents across the state.
Educational funding for Tribal members.

Provides scholarships to children who reside in Johnson County, Iowa and who will be 0-5 by September 15, 2024 but will not be entering kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year. The maximum scholarship amount is 80% of private pay tuition rates for infants/toddlers OR $500 per month and $6,000 per year for preschoolers.

Recipients are awarded up to $500 to pursue formal education or occupational training at an accredited Illinois educational institution. Funding is provided through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities. Education and training made possible through the scholarships include either general education to achieve short-term training (two years or less) in high technology or growth occupation, or general post-secondary education.
Offers Federal student loans and grants to those seeking financial assistance to attend post/secondary schooling. Visit the website to find more information regarding what types of loans/grants are available.
Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Categories

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
WIOA Programs
On the Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Youth Employment Programs
Veteran Employment Programs
Educational Testing
Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling
Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Training Resource Lists
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Scholarships

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Each year, Nebraska Health Care Foundation offers more than $60,000 in scholarships to support those seeking to launch or continue an education in long-term care. Applications for Medication Aide and Nursing Assistant Scholarships open in January, April, July, and October and close at the end of March, June, September, and December.

Offers three scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are entrepreneurial and want to start a business or pursue a career in business.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible individuals planning to attend college. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment.

All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books, and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.

Offers college scholarships for area students.
Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college.
Resources that help students and parents research colleges, explore career options, find scholarship resources, and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All services are free and most are by appointment to provide families with one-on-one assistance.

Students and parents also learn about college planning and financial aid through webinars, college fairs, and financial aid programs. See our events calendar for programs.

Creates college planning materials and distributes them to students and parents across the state.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Offered annually. Packets are sent out in the spring to all high schools in the three county areas. Applications are also available at the MCS office. The scholarships of $2000.00 (amounts are dependent of funding levels) are offered to income eligible individuals in each of Morgan, Cass, and Scott counties, who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.