Growing Home Student Application 2026

The Growing Home Program is your chance to connect your college journey to real-world opportunities in Omaha. Through personalized mentorship and exclusive professional development experiences, you’ll gain the skills, network, and confidence to launch your career—all while exploring the city’s vibrant culture, businesses, and community.

Whether you’re studying in Omaha or out of state, this program helps you build meaningful connections with local employers, discover your career path, and see why Omaha is a place where you can grow, thrive, and belong.

Interested students must commit to regular communication with their mentor through the 2026-2027 academic year, attending career development and business visits during summer 2026. Students will receive a stipend for successful participation.

Eligibility Requirements:

May 2026, graduate from an Omaha-area high school

AND

Attend a Higher Education Institution

Please complete the student application by Friday, December 12th, at 11:59 pm. If you have questions, contact Janique Hayes, Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships at jhayes@omahachamber.org.

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. When is your birthday? *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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4. Phone Number *This question is required.

5. Email Address (non-school email works best!) *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

6. Shirt Size *This question is required.

Extra Small
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Extra Extra Large
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

7. Do you have any food restrictions?

8. I identify my gender as… *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

9. Racial identity (Check all that apply): *This question is required.

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Bi-racial or multiple races
Latino/a/x/e or Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific islander
White
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. What high school will you graduate from? *This question is required.

11. What is your high school G.P.A. range? Weighted scores are accepted. *This question is required.

12. Please list your high school or community involvements:

13. What is the name of your enrolled college or university for the 2025-26 academic year? *This question is required.

14. How would you categorize your future college or university? *This question is required.

15. What is your intended major or program of study for the 2025-26 academic year? Any minors? *This question is required.

16. What is your intended career field after graduating from college? *This question is required.

17. What inspired you to apply for the Growing Home program, and what do you hope to gain from it?

(100 words minimum) *This question is required.

18. Upload your resume

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19. Copy of high school transcript

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20. I understand that by accepting my place in the Workforce Excellence Growing Home program, I will have to commit to attending our Growing Home Career Development Week on June 2-4, 2026.

*If you have a schedule conflict, please contact Janique Hayes, Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships jhayes@omahachamber.org* *This question is required.

Growing Home Student Application 2026

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