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Inaugural Governor’s Youth Summit Results in 1,900 Industry Explorations, 300+ Student Applications for Career Opportunities in Nebraska
September 2, 2025
A wealth of young talent. An abundance of rewarding careers. Nebraska is blessed with both; the challenge is building bridges between the two. Meeting that challenge was the motivation for the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit, held in Kearney on August 14th.
“There are amazing opportunities for youth to achieve their dreams in Nebraska,” said Governor Jim Pillen. “Our job, as state leaders, is to create pathways that help students reach those dreams. That’s what this summer’s Youth Summit was all about—empowering young Nebraskans to do what they love. We want to position our kids to graduate with little to no debt, and to shape the future of our communities right here in Nebraska.”