Workforce Pell programs in Nebraska
502 short-term certificate programs across Nebraska that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Nebraska
Healthcare106
Business & Admin61
Other47
Agriculture36
Mechanic & Repair31
Engineering Tech28
Construction25
IT & Computer24
Arts & Design24
Education16
Culinary & Personal Care14
Public Safety & Law13
Family & Childcare12
Manufacturing & Production12
Media & Communication11
Public Service7
Interdisciplinary6
Social Science5
Transportation4
Engineering4
Legal4
Psychology & Counseling3
Natural Resources3
Communications Tech3
Healthcare & Fitness3
Institutions to know in Nebraska
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Central Community College
Welding Certificate · Grand Island, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area
Welding Certificate · Omaha, NE
Mid-Plains Community College
Welding Certificate · North Platte, NE
Northeast Community College
Welding Certificate · Norfolk, NE
Southeast Community College Area
Welding Certificate · Lincoln, NE
Western Nebraska Community College
Welding Certificate · Scottsbluff, NE
Healthcare
Central Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Grand Island, NE
Clarkson College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Omaha, NE
College of Saint Mary
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Omaha, NE
Little Priest Tribal College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Winnebago, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Omaha, NE
Mid-Plains Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · North Platte, NE
Transportation / CDL
Central Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Grand Island, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area
CDL / Commercial Driving · Omaha, NE
Southeast Community College Area
CDL / Commercial Driving · Lincoln, NE
Early Childhood Ed
Central Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Grand Island, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area
Early Childhood (CDA) · Omaha, NE
Mid-Plains Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · North Platte, NE
Nebraska Indian Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Macy, NE
Northeast Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Norfolk, NE
Southeast Community College Area
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lincoln, NE
IT & Cybersecurity
Metropolitan Community College Area
IT Support / Networking · Omaha, NE
Northeast Community College
Cybersecurity · Norfolk, NE
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Cybersecurity · Omaha, NE
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Nebraska finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.