American Job Center, Omaha
Help looking for work, run by Heartland Workforce Solutions, at 5752 Ames Ave.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/ContactUs
No cost Job Help and Job Training in Nebraska
No cost job help in Nebraska: American Job Centers, NEworks, unemployment, Nebraska VR for people with disabilities, and unpaid wage complaints.
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Hi friend. Whether you lost a job or want a better one, Nebraska has job centers that help at no cost. Here is where to start.
Quick answers
When should I file for unemployment?
File as soon as your job ends or your hours are cut. Your claim starts the week you apply, and earlier weeks can't be paid. It can take up to 21 days.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits/Claims/FAQ
I have no internet. How can I file?
Go to your local job center for help. There are centers in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and other towns.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits/Claims/FAQ
My employer didn't pay me. What can I do?
You can file a wage complaint online with the Nebraska Department of Labor, or call Labor Standards at 402 471 2239.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/wages/WageComplaint
Is there job help if I have a disability?
Yes. Nebraska VR helps people with disabilities get ready for, find and keep a job, and applying is free. People who are blind are served by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Official page: vr.nebraska.gov/job_seekers
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Who to call in Nebraska
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
American Job Center, Lincoln
Help looking for work and job services at 1330 N St, Suite A. Other centers include Grand Island 308 385 6300 and Norfolk 402 370 3430.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/ContactUs
NEworks, Unemployment Insurance
File for unemployment online at NEworks.nebraska.gov. A job center can help if you have no internet.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits/Claims/FAQ
NDOL Labor Standards
File a complaint about unpaid wages, wrong paycheck deductions or minimum wage problems.
Official page: dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/wages/WageComplaint
Nebraska VR
Help with resumes, interviews and training for people with disabilities. Free to apply.
Official page: vr.nebraska.gov/job_seekers
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
A state agency that helps people who are blind or have low vision, including with jobs, in all 93 counties.
Official page: ncbvi.nebraska.gov/contact
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