Governor’s Youth Summit
On behalf of Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, we are pleased to invite you to the first-ever Governor’s Youth Summit on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in Kearney, NE (Younes Conference Center North, 707 Talmadge Street, Kearney, NE 68845).
Nebraska — it’s the people! We grow things and make things that are in demand worldwide. In the coming years, you’ll be building and leading businesses in our state that touch every corner of the globe.
As a young leader, its important that you have bold, audacious dreams. There are amazing opportunities for you to achieve them in Nebraska! Our job, as state leaders, is to create pathways that help you reach your dreams.
That’s what this summer’s Youth Summit is all about. We want to connect you directly to career, internship, and scholarship opportunities that empower you to do what you love. We want to position you to graduate with little to no debt. And we want to see you shape the future of our workplaces and communities right here in Nebraska.
I invite you to join me for the Youth Summit in Kearney on August 14th. It’s an experience that will put you on the fast track to fulfilling your dreams!
This landmark event will bring together high-potential students from across the state for a day designed to spark real-time career and educational connections.
The Impact
The Governor’s Youth Summit is not a traditional career fair—it’s a relational experience to match Nebraska’s most promising young talent and most influential industry leaders. Participating organizations will have the opportunity to offer:
■ Internships & apprenticeships
■ Part-time or full-time employment
■ Scholarships or academic incentives
■ Military, skilled trades, and STEM opportunities
These opportunities will be offered in real-time during the event, establishing immediate connections between students and employers/colleges.
High School Students and Recent Graduates
1. Register at: Governor’s Youth Summit Registration (https://govsummit.nebraska.gov/youth/registration/)
2. Set up your FREE CareerPathway.com Profile
3. Discover opportunities in your area of interest
4. Apply for opportunities you find on CareerPathway.com
5. After a successful connection, you’ll be contacted by organizers for final details
Parents, Mentors, and Educators
1. Encourage students to sign up!
2. Spread the word!
Thank you for your commitment to Nebraska’s future. We hope to see you in Kearney this August!
Thanks everyone,
KC
K.C. Belitz
Director
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Suite 002
Lincoln, NE 68521
kc.belitz@nebraska.gov
More details at: https://govsummit.nebraska.gov/youth/registration/