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Information Technology (IT) is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. As technology advances, so does the need for skilled IT workers. If you are a tech savvy, problem-solver by nature who is looking to jumpstart a career in IT, this program could be for you! Two months of dedication...
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Mar 8 2019Sign up today to meet and greet with your future employees!
MCC Events Scheduled:
South Omaha Campus, Manufacturing Meet and Greet is March 19th – 5-7 PM
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Applied Technology Center Meet and Greet is March 26th –...
Fremont High Welders Represent
Feb 20 2019Students with the Fremont High School Welding Academy recently competed in a welding competition at the Fort Omaha Campus at Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College — and they returned with impressive results.
Of the eight students who competed, five placed in the top 10, and Fremont students scored first and...
Story by Madonna Kilpatrick-Kielion - November 9, 2018
Midland University recently announced a new strategic partnership with Fremont Public Schools to enable local students to attend and graduate from college through a “grow your own, keep your own” initiative.
The strategic partnership will involve Fremont High School and...
Small Business Winter Bootcamp - Register TODAY!
Jan 17 2018Attend the Small Business Winter Bootcamp to get RESULTS! How??? Spend time working on your goals, making plans for your business growth and leave with a plan to move your business towards high performance.
Your high performance business will allow you to:
See excellent performance results
Grow...
Manufacturing Day 2017
Oct 6 2017
FREMONT, NE - OCTOBER 6, 2017 Rosenbauer Aerials opened their doors to students from the Fremont High School’s Welding Academy and Machine Tool programs. Their instructor, Keith Cunnings is the Skilled and Technical Sciences Department Chair and SkillsUSA Advisor. Rosenbauer Aerials utilizes design, welding and machining skills all...
The Greater Fremont Development Council is here to support local area businesses with whatever their needs may be. Our objective is to find solutions, no matter how outside the box they may seem. This manifested itself in the creation of a new Diesel Tech Academy, an idea that arose out...
Careerockit! Register Your Company
Dec 21 2016CAREEROCKIT Best Practices Workshops
Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 8 - 9 a.m. and Wednesday, Febr. 1 | 4-5 p.m.
First State Bank & Trust Education Center
1005 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE 68025
TO REGISTER: Call GFDC @ 402.753.8126.
At this creative workshop and information session you can create or...
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October 15, 2015 • By Sam Pimper/Fremont Tribune
Cody McKeone is a hands-on kind of student. He’s not one who enjoys sitting around in the classroom listening to a lecture.
This is why the Fremont High School senior made the decision to take a construction course...
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders
Aug 24 2015Internships provide a great way for college students to gain valuable hands-on skills. But did you know that 50 percent of interns get jobs at their place of internship afterwards? That’s an impressive figure, considering the state of the economy!
The Intern Nebraska (InternNE.com) program, supported by Midland University...
Jessica Janssen, who once led the Fremont Area Community Foundation, has been hired as the new vice president of development at Midland University.
“As we continue to grow and expand our reach, it will be important to move forward with a community-centered approach, ” said Midland President Jody Horner...
The average manufacturing worker in the U.S. earned over $77,000 in 2013. And the average age of these workers is 50. As baby boomers retire, this seems like a great opportunity for younger generations. But will younger generations have the skills to succeed in manufacturing jobs?
They will if...
June 23, 2014 7:00 am • By Stephen Rickerl/Fremont Tribune.
Work is under way to build a lab that is the result of a public-private partnership between Fremont Public Schools, Metropolitan Community College and Valmont Industries aimed at providing career opportunities for young people while...
Your kid needs a career? Show them these videos
Nov 20 2013Article By: Barbara Soderlin | Omaha.com
State officials are hoping a new series of videos will get students excited about job opportunities in Nebraska.
These aren’t your typical old filmstrips -- they’re shot in a relaxed, conversational style that tries to appeal to young...
April 04, 2013 12:01 am • By Brett Ellis/Fremont Tribune
Read entire article at the Fremont Tribune
Officials at Midland University have taken a giant step in expanding the campus. A press release from the university said officials were to submit a letter of intent today to purchase the former...
Midland University to Seek Accreditation for New MBA Program; Hires Director to Lead Effort
Oct 12 2011(Fremont, Neb.) The Midland University Board of Trustees recently approved a resolution to seek accreditation for a new Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program. The MBA will initially focus on serving the needs of working professionals and recent college graduates where demand is strongest. The Board set a goal for...
Metro Offers Course for High School Students
Oct 9 2011Graham Mueller has an interest in computers and what they can do.
But the Fremont High School senior is getting to see a different side of computers through a class at Metropolitan Community College's Fremont Area Center.
Mueller is one of seven high school students enrolled in Metro's...
Construction projects are still going strong at a number of schools in Fremont.
Work is being done at Linden Elementary on a new addition that will pave the way for the old two-story portion of the school to be torn down next summer.
At Fremont High School, classrooms...
(Lincoln, Neb.) Midland University was honored Friday evening by state business leaders with the 2011 Power in the Partnership award. Presented by the Nebraska Diplomats, the award recognized Midland for building partnerships in the local community, as well as influence and collaborations beyond Fremont.
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Whether you are new to the community or your children have previously attended here, we extend to you a sincere welcome to Fremont Public Schools and an exciting new school year! If you are new to Fremont we are pleased that you are a new resident of our city and...
When Midland Lutheran College in Fremont used to mail enrollment information to prospective students each fall, many of those who received the orange-and-black envelopes tossed them, thinking they were junk mail related to Halloween.
Up until 1919, the spooky color combo at least made sense. That year, the school...
Students at Metropolitan Community College's Fremont Area Center soon will get the chance to be on the forefront of changes in the medical world.
The New Medical Service Learning Laboratory is slated to open for the spring quarter and will feature state-of-the-art equipment for Metro's Emergency Management Services program...