Nebraska Career Education

It was another record-breaking year for SkillsUSA Nebraska. Nebraska brought home 32 medals and recorded 66 top ten finishers at . Congrats to all SkillsUSA medalists.

The Nebraska Career and Technical Education team is seeking a Skilled and Technical Sciences Career Field Specialist and SkillsUSA Adviser to provide statewide programmatic leadership, consultative services, and technical assistance to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), teacher preparation institutions, and other educational entities related to Skilled and Technical Sciences.

Join a fun, dedicated team of leaders committed to creating valuable resources for educators and providing opportunities for students to explore these growing, hands-on career fields. The ideal candidate will be a connector and visionary—dynamic, innovative, and adaptable—who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you're looking for an engaging role where you can work with passionate educators and make a statewide impact on students, apply today!

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/STS-Advisor2026

The Nebraska Career and Technical Education team is seeking an Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Field Specialist to provide statewide programmatic leadership, consultative services, and technical assistance to Nebraska schools, Educational Service Units (ESUs), teacher preparation institutions, and other educational entities related to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AFNR) and Nebraska FFA.

Join a fun, dedicated team of leaders committed to creating valuable resources for educators and providing opportunities for students to explore these growing, hands-on career fields. The ideal candidate will be a connector and visionary—dynamic, innovative, and adaptable—who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you're looking for an engaging role where you can work with passionate educators and impact students statewide, apply today at https://bit.ly/48AJWOr

Career and Technical Education is having a moment — and Nebraska is right in the middle of it. Through “Good Life, Great Careers” NDE is connecting students, schools, postsecondary institutions, and industry partners in ways that actually prepare learners for real careers and real futures. It's meaningful, fast-moving work with a lot of stakeholders who care deeply about getting it right.

As Assistant Administrator for the Office of CTE, you'll help lead that charge — driving strategic priorities, building relationships across education and workforce, and working alongside a collaborative team that's all-in on continuous improvement. If this sounds like your kind of work, apply today!

Currently on a contract? Don’t worry! We’ll wait for the right candidate to be released from their contract.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/4u7M74m

The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference to be held on June 8-10 in Kearney, Nebraska at the Younes Conference Center South. Register today @ www.nceconference.com

Please note: Conference registration and social event registration are separate this year. If you plan to attend a social or banquet, be sure to register for both!

The Nebraska Department of Education has an exciting opening for a Postsecondary Readiness Specialist! This position is part of the Postsecondary Readiness Pilot (PRP) grant and will build a connection between secondary and postsecondary education. Another great way to see your work directly impacting education across Nebraska!

The hiring team is looking for candidates who excel at creative problem solving and have great initiative. People who enjoy collaborating with a variety of people and working to connect others and build teams would enjoy this work!

Apply at: https://bit.ly/postsecondary-specialist