State of Nebraska Training & Development

The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The willingness to learn is a choice.

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Congratulations to Cohort 37 for finishing the Leadership Certificate program!

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Today was Renae Prieto's last day with the State of Nebraska training team! To say we are sad that Renae is leaving us is an understatement! We will miss you Renae and wish you nothing but the best with your new opportunity!

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Congratulations to the latest group of leaders to complete Leadership Foundations! Who says you can't have fun at work?

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Congratulations to Cohort 34 for completing the Leadership Certificate Program!!!

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Cohort 34's last training was Hiring Right and they've completed the program!

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Welcome to Cohort 38 of the Leadership Certificate! At orientation, they spent some time getting to know each other with the autograph game!

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Happy 159th Statehood Day, Nebraska! What's your favorite part of our beautiful state?

📷: Justin Haag

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Happy birthday Dr. Seuss! What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book?
"I am what I am! That's a great thing to be! If I say so myself, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!"
*image from Penguin Random House

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An important topic to learn about as a leader is Effective Performance Management. Led by our very own Renae Prieto!

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Cohort 35 of the Leadership Certificate spent the day learning about coaching! Thanks to Crystal Booker for sharing her expertise!

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Navigating Change for Leaders class. They explored why most change efforts fail and how to prevent that, how encouraging the growth mindset can supercharge positive growth during time of change, and how to tailor change communication to suit different personalities.

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Happy Holidays from the Training Team!

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🚨CERT Training🚨
Jan 28–30, 2026 | Lincoln

Learn disaster preparedness, medical ops, fire safety & search and rescue.
📍Lincoln Fire & Rescue Training Facilities
💲FREE | All 3 days required

🔗Register: https://t.co/qUfyXhvaN1
📧Josh Yox: [email protected]

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Cohort 33 had their final class of the Leadership Certificate. They wrapped a year of big questions, honest conversations, and strategic problem solving. Congrats Cohort 33!

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Last week, Tracy and Renae delved into Conversational Capacity with Cohort 34. We talked about the importance of staying in the sweet spot by maintaining candor and curiosity during even the most challenging of discussions.

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Cohort 36 came together to join a discussion with Sean Davis and Dan Birdsall about our Personnel Rules and Labor Contracts. The topic was so appealing, Governor Jim Pillen stopped by! We're always honored to hear from the Governor.

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Join us on Oct. 1 at the NDOL AJC in Grand Island, 203 East Stolley Park Rd, Ste. A, for our Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event from 11am to 1:30pm!

Meet with a hiring representative from Associated Staffing about job opportunities.

Arrive at 10am for a Job Search Tips workshop!

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Yesterday, the Leadership Certificate participants dove into emotional and social intelligence—learning how to better understand themselves, connect with others, and create stronger, more effective teams.

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We are so excited to share the Blanchard SLII model with State of Nebraska leaders in the Leadership Certificate program! The key is to match the right leadership style with where the teammate is at developmentally on a specific goal.

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Cohort 35 gathered to learn about Effective Communication for Leaders! Meet Team Undecided, who set a record today for solving Who Killed Poppa Charlie correctly in 13 minutes - the fastest time yet in the history of the Leadership Certificate so far. (That's 10 years!)