Data collected from the graduating classes
during the 2014-2015 academic year.
MISSION
Northeast Community College is
dedicated to the success of students
and the region it serves.
ACCREDITATION
Northeast Community College is
accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission to award two-year
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
Associate of Applied Science, and
Associate in Nursing degrees; oneyear diplomas; and certificates. This
regional accrediting body is located
at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
Chicago, IL, 60602-2504. The office can
be contacted by calling (800) 621-7440
or (312) 263-0456. The College is
also approved by the Nebraska State
Department of Education.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Steve Anderson, Concord
Keith E. Harvey, Creighton
Arlan Kuehn, South Sioux City
Dr. Terry F. Nelson, West Point
Dr. Don Oelsligle, Tilden
Dirk Petersen, Norfolk
Shirley Petsche, Petersburg
Larry W. Poessnecker, Atkinson
Julie Robinson, Norfolk
Jeff Scherer, Beemer
Gene L. Willers, Pilger
SERVICE AREA
Northeast Community College’s
service area consists of 20 counties
in Northeast Nebraska with a total
population of approximately 162,500.
The district is nearly 200 miles in
length and covers approximately
14,400 square miles. The main campus
is located in Norfolk, Nebraska, which
has a population of approximately
23,500. Northeast has Extended
Campus locations in O’Neill, South
Sioux City, and West Point and
Regional Offices in Ainsworth and
Hartington.
Northeast Community College is a
member of the National Association of
Colleges and Employers and complies
with the “Principles for Professional
Conduct for Career Services and
Employment Professionals” adopted by
the Association.
Vision 2020, the new
five -year strategic
p l a n at N o r t h e a s t
Community College,
contains four strategic
goals. Each one is
designed to not only
take the College to
the next level and
beyond, but to prepare
our students for being
an integral part of a
globally competitive
workforce. Whether
they directly enter the labor market after graduating
or continue their education at a four-year institution,
Northeast Community College students are well
prepared for the future.
The 2015 Graduate Employment Report contains
information that illustrates the success of our
graduates. Director of Career Services Terri
Heggemeyer and her administrative assistant, Amy
Koehler, are to be commended for their outstanding
efforts in compiling this report. Year-after-year, the
staff is successful with contacting our graduates
in order to compile this report. And this year is no
different with a 98-percent survey participation rate
of the 845 graduates.
A few highlights include:
99% success rate – Northeast students who are
employed or continuing their education
82% of students are employed in their field of study
90% of students that are continuing education are
doing so at a Nebraska institution – compared to
88% in 2014
63% of students who entered the workforce are
employed in the 20 county service area - up from
60% last year.
After reading the following report, you will have
a better understanding and appreciation about
how Northeast Community College continues to
meet its mission of dedicating itself to the success
of students and the region it serves. Year after
year, Northeast provides a well-trained workforce
for the 20-county region and beyond. On behalf
of the Board of Governors, faculty and staff, it is
our pleasure to share the results of the work we
are commissioned to do on behalf of our fellow
Northeast Nebraskans.
Michael R. Chipps, Ph.D.
President
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NORTHEAST PLAYS KEY ROLE IN
CAREER SUCCESS FOR NPPD LINEMEN
As an electric utility employee for 15
years with Nebraska Public Power
District (NPPD), T.J. Rutledge knows
first-hand the importance of good
connections.
Something as simple as a line jumper
(a small connecting wire high on a
power pole) coming loose – whether
because of time, weather or perhaps
a faulty piece of equipment – can
cause havoc; wind flipping the jumper
about, sparking from one power line to
another and, ultimately, causing lights
to go out and lives to be disrupted.
Yes, good connections are vital when it
comes to ensuring the reliable delivery
of electricity.
That
same
importance
with
connections can be placed upon
people, colleges and the industries who
hire graduates, said Terri Heggemeyer,
director of Career Services at Northeast
Community College in Norfolk.
“We set great value on relationships
we’ve cultivated over the years with
entities like NPPD. We’re always striving
to place a variety of life ‘choices’ in
front of our students, and NPPD offers
an impressive variety of resources and
opportunities.”
Heggemeyer’s sentiment is echoed by
NPPD’s human resources team leader
2
Kathryn Ackman. “NPPD is fortunate to
have Northeast Community College as
an educational partner,” Ackman said.
“Our relationship has been beneficial
to both organizations and to the many
graduates of Northeast who have
grown their careers at NPPD.”
Numbers support Ackman’s statements.
Of NPPD’s slightly more than 2,000 fulltime employees, approximately 140
(or 7 percent) have ties to Northeast.
Of those, almost 90 are graduates
of Northeast’s utility line program
and another 30 are in information
technology or electronics. NPPD has
employees with Northeast backgrounds
in, among other fields, drafting, at
power plants, as safety experts, and in
both transmission and distribution line
work.
“When you look around the state,
you see many Northeast graduates at
work at all levels of our organization,”
Ackman said. “This is a testament to
the quality programs students are
provided, ensuring they are ready to
meet the challenges of the electric
utility industry.”
Opportunity and being prepared to
meet challenges are what Rutledge,
who is today a distribution supervisor
in Chadron for NPPD, felt lay ahead
of him as he began his post-high
school education. “Northeast was a
great experience for me,” Rutledge
remembers. “They (are) the school
that set the standard for a utility line
program.
“Utility line at Northeast wasn’t
a program that you could coast
through and expect a degree,”
Rutledge continues. “The faculty held
you accountable for every decision
you made. That’s precisely how any
employer would be in the real world
as well. You don’t have the option to
pick and choose what days you want
to go to work, nor can you pick and
choose what time you show up for
work, so why should you get a free
pass for those types of decisions when
you’re in school?”
Bassett local manager Todd Keller is
another (of many) NPPD feel-good,
Northeast-influenced career stories.
“I enjoyed my Northeast experience,”
Keller said. “It was more than worth
it. The instructors knew what it would
take to succeed in the electric industry,
and they made sure I had the tools and
knowledge to make a career out of it.”
Rutledge’s and Keller’s career paths at
NPPD are similar, with both starting at
Northeast.
Rutledge’s first job with NPPD was
an apprentice line technician on the
District’s York substation construction
crew. From there, he transferred to
distribution operations in Humboldt,
where he was promoted to line
technician and then journey level.
“I then transferred to York because I
wanted to be exposed to more aspects
of being a lineman,” Rutledge said,
“and being in a larger city gave me that
opportunity.”
Wanting to do even more with his career,
Rutledge went back to school, earned a
bachelor’s degree in management and
then continued on to earn a master’s
degree in Organizational Leadership
– all the while continuing to work fulltime as a journey line technician. With
sheepskins in hand, he was promoted
to distribution supervisor in Chadron,
and he’s been at that position ever
since.
Keller began his NPPD career on the
York transmission construction crew.
From there, he went to the Lincoln
Operations and Maintenance crew,
then to the Ainsworth distribution
construction crew and then to Bassett
as local manager. He attributes his
career success to the instruction he
received at Northeast and to “hard
work, willingness to move to different
areas and a family that understands the
life of a lineman.”
Speaking of families, again Rutledge
and Keller are similar. Both are married
with three children. For Rutledge, there
are his wife, Megan, and daughters
Morgan, Maci and Mylie. Keller’s family
comprises his wife, Kerry, and children
Hannah, Trevor and Cohen.
Rutledge sums it up: “Having a good
baseline to begin with at Northeast
Community
College
has
been
important in my life and career. Other
factors contributing to my success at
NPPD must start with the people who
surround me at work every day. You
are only as good as your team, and I
have been blessed to work with highly
skilled individuals, past and present,
from whom I have learned a great
deal. Northeast wants its students to
succeed. NPPD wants me to succeed,”
Rutledge concludes.
Now, that seems as though connections,
teamwork and relationships are key to
career success and well worth the effort.
Todd Keller
T.J. Rutledge
Written by Mark Miller,
Senior Communication Specialist at
Nebraska Public Power District
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2015 GRADUATES CONTINUING
EDUCATION - TOTAL: 381
Northeast graduates feel connected to the College and take pride in sharing their plans after their program of study. In fact,
for the last six years, 98 percent of graduates have responded to the survey. This gives Northeast an advantage that many
other institutions might not have, and that is the ability to accurately measure the success of our students as they pursue
their career path. The contacts are made through personal conversations, classroom visits, telephone calls, emails, mailings,
texts and Facebook. “We work hard in making the connections with students because we truly care about their success,”
says Terri Heggemeyer, Director of Career Services. “Knowing that students are succeeding in their career path ensures that
as a campus we are fulfilling our mission.”
SUCCESS RATE
99%
GRADUATES CONTINUING
EDUCATION
OF NORTHEAST
GRADUATES ARE
EMPLOYED OR
CONTINUING
THEIR EDUCATION
Of 845 graduates in the 2014-2015 school year,
only 1% of those who responded were not
employed or continuing their education.
ALL GRADUATES
EMPLOYED OR
CONTINUING EDUCATION
90%Nebraska colleges
53%Employed
10%Colleges in other states
46%Continuing education
1%Unemployed
EMPLOYMENT IN
FIELD RELATED TO
PROGRAM OF STUDY
82%Employed in field of study
18%Employed in field other
than field of study
4
ACADEMIC TRANSFER
STUDENTS
AA AND AS DEGREES
20%Employed
75%Continuing education
5%Other
(not found, not seeking
employment, or unemployed)
IN NEBRASKA:
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE............................................................ 11
Central Community College, Grand Island, NE.....................................3
Chadron State College, Chadron, NE........................................................1
Clarkson College, Omaha, NE......................................................................2
Concordia University, Seward, NE.............................................................1
Creighton University, Omaha, NE..............................................................1
Hastings College, Hastings, NE...................................................................1
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE....................................3
Mid-Plains Community College, North Platte, NE...............................1
Midland University, Fremont, NE...............................................................1
Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, NE...............................................1
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE.....................................141
Peru State College, Peru, NE........................................................................4
Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE..........................................6
University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE...................................................... 13
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE...................................................... 25
University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE..........................................................4
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE...........................2
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Norfolk, NE........................ 18
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE...........................2
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NE....................1
Wayne State College, Wayne, NE..........................................................100
Total........................................................................................ 342
OUT OF STATE:
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA................................................1
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, IL.........................1
Charleston Southern University, North Charleston, SC.....................1
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC.................................................1
Colorado State University-Global Campus, Greenwood Village, CO......1
Iowa State University, Ames, IA..................................................................2
Iowa Wesleyan University, Mt. Pleasant, IA............................................1
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA..............................................................1
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA...................................1
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO .........................1
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX......................................1
Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN..........................................1
Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO.............................1
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT................................................1
Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD...........................................................1
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO..........................3
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK.............................................................1
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS.................................................1
Ridgewater College, Willmar, MN..............................................................1
South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City, SD.....................................1
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD......................................3
Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD........................................1
St. Luke’s College, Sioux City, IA.................................................................1
University of California, Davis, CA.............................................................1
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.................................................................1
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS...........................................................1
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN............................................1
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.............................................................1
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD..................................................1
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD............................................3
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT...............................................................1
Western Iowa Technical Community College, Sioux City, IA............1
Total.......................................................................................... 39
NUMBER
OF AWARDS
DISTRIBUTED TO
GRADUATES
ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE
352
ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS
274
ASSOCIATE
OF SCIENCE
82
DIPLOMA
87
CERTIFICATE
44
ASSOCIATE
OF NURSING
40
5
88%
Brown
1
Grant
Scottsbluff
Morrill
Banner
Kimball
Rock
4
Box Butte
Garden
Cheyenne
Deuel
Arthur
Hooker
Thomas
McPherson
Keith
Dundy
Loup
Logan
Hitchcock
1
1
1
Red Willow
Antelope
Garfield Wheeler
5
Buffalo
2
Hall
7
Gosper Phelps Kearney Adams
3
Furnas
1
13
Boone
2
2
Frontier
15
Sherman Howard
Dawson
Hayes
19
1
4
Lincoln
Holt
Valley Greeley
Custer
Perkins
Chase
Blaine
1
Cedar
13
Pierce
10
26
Nance
Merrick
1
1
Hamilton
10
3
14
Thurston
Wayne
1
Polk
York
4
3
Seward
1
Burt
3
Washington
Dodge
1
Butler
2
4
Colfax
6
Butler...................3
Cedar..................13
Clay.......................2
Colfax...................1
Cuming..............15
Custer...................4
Dakota...............14
Dawson...............2
Dixon....................3
Dodge..................4
Douglas.............15
Fillmore...............1
Frontier................1
Furnas..................1
Garfield...............5
Hall........................7
Knox
19
Cedar
13 Dixon
Holt
3 Dakota
15
14
Pierce 10
Antelope 10
Wayne
Thurston
2
13
Cuming
Madison 2
Garfield Wheeler
Burt
15
5
Stanton
135
0
Boone
3
5
Brown Rock
4
0
63%
OF NORTHEAST GRADUATES ARE
EMPLOYED IN OUR SERVICE AREA
TOTAL: 270
1
15
3
1
1
19
Gage
Nuckolls..............1
Phelps..................3
Pierce.................10
Platte................. 26
Polk.......................1
Red Willow.........1
Saline...................1
Saunders.............3
WHERE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED
IN SURROUNDING STATES
Sarpy
Lancaster
Harlan Franklin Webster Nuckolls Thayer Jefferson
Hamilton.............1
Hitchcock............1
Holt.....................15
Howard................2
Knox.................. 19
Lancaster..........19
Madison.........135
Merrick................1
2
Saunders Douglas
Clay Fillmore Saline
2
Dakota
Madison Stanton 15
2 Cuming
135
Platte
5
Dixon
Cass
Otoe
Johnson
Pawnee
Nemaha
Richardson
COUNTIES EMPLOYING NORTHEAST GRADUATES
Adams..................1
Antelope...........13
Boone..................5
Box Butte............1
Boyd.....................2
Brown..................4
Buffalo.................2
Burt.......................3
0
2
Knox
Cherry
Sheridan
Sioux
Boyd
Keya Paha
Boyd
Keya Paha
OF NORTHEAST
GRADUATES ARE
EMPLOYED IN NEBRASKA
TOTAL: 381
Northeast not only contributes to the workforce through our skilled graduates and training
programs, our regional economic impact is substantial to the northeast region of Nebraska.
In a study conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. in 2013, it was found that
Northeast contributed $232.5 million to the regional economy through our graduates each
year. The results of Northeast’s workforce training increases the output of local industries
(where former students are employed) by $200 million annually.
Northeast graduates find jobs in the local service area and contribute $149.5 million annually
to the local economy.
Dawes
WHERE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN
OUR 20-COUNTY SERVICE AREA
Stanton................2
Thurston.............2
Valley....................1
Washington.......1
Wayne................10
York.......................4
Wyoming
0
Colorado
0
South Dakota
19
Iowa
22
Nebraska
381
Kansas
1
12%
Missouri
2
OTHER STATES
California........................1
Georgia............................2
Minnesota......................2
North Carolina..............1
Oregon............................1
Texas.................................1
OF NORTHEAST GRADUATES ARE
EMPLOYED OUT OF STATE
TOTAL: 52
7
8
Employed in
Nebraska
Employed
Out-of-State
% Employed
or Cont. Ed
Average
Hourly Wage
15
7
4
3
7
0
1
0
57% 100%
–
4
3
Administrative Assistant
19
11
6
5
7
0
1
0
55% 100% $10.19 $11.00 $9.25 10
1
Agriculture
4 2202000
100%
100%–– –
20
Agriculture - Agribusiness 15
11
11
0
3
1
0
0
100% 100% $18.00 $38.46 $8.17
11
0
Agriculture - Agronomy 16
13
13
0
2
1
0
0
100% 100% $18.77 $38.46 $12.00
13
0
Agriculture - Animal Science
15
10
9
1
5
0
0
0
90% 100%
–
–
–
10
0
Agriculture - College Transfer 14
2
1
1
12
0
0
0
50% 100%
–
–
–
2
0
Agriculture - Diversified
22
19
19
0
2
0
0
1
100%
95% $14.14 $16.83 $9.62
19
0
Automotive Body Repair Technology
11
9
8
1
1
0
0
1
89%
91% $12.33 $18.00 $10.00
8
1
Automotive Technology 19
17
16
1
2
0
0
0
94% 100% $10.45 $12.50 $8.50
16
1
Banking Services
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
67% 100%
–
–
–
3
0
Broadcasting/Audio/Video Production
28
8
6
2
19
1
0
0
75% 100%
–
–
–
7
1
Building Construction 17
12
11
1
5
0
0
0
92% 100% $12.90 $14.00 $12.00
12
0
Business
2116124410075%
100%
$9.90
$12.80 $8.00
160
Business Administration 32
8
7
1
22
1
0
1
88%
Criminal Justice
28
8
1
7
19
1
0
0
13% 100%
Diesel Technology
3128244300086%
100%
$14.42
$18.00 $8.50
253
Diversified Manufacturing Technology
5 0005000N/A
100%
N/A
N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
Drafting
1512102210083%
100%
$14.50
$19.23 $12.00
102
Early Childhood 19
11
9
2
7
0
0
1
82%
95% $10.00 $12.80 $8.00
11
0
Electrical Construction & Control 18
13
9
4
5
0
0
0
69% 100% $13.95 $20.00 $10.00
11
2
Electromechanical Technology
1615132100087%
100%
$21.55
$33.65 $14.00
132
Graphic Design
9
5
3
2
3
0
0
1
60%
89%
–
3
2
Heating, Ventilation, & AC (HVAC)
9
7
6
1
0
1
0
1
86%
89% $15.75 $16.00 $15.00
7
0
Horticulture & Golf Course Management
6
4
3
1
2
0
0
0
75% 100%
–
–
–
4
0
Information Technology
19
5
3
2
14
0
0
0
60% 100%
–
–
–
5
0
Medical Coding
7
4
2
2
3
0
0
0
50% 100%
–
–
–
3
1
Nursing - Associate Degree (RN)
40
28
27
1
11
0
1
0
96% 100% $20.60 $23.08 $15.37
27
1
Nursing - Licensed Practical (LPN)
32
0
0
0
32
0
0
0
N/A 100%
Paramedic
6 431200075%
100%– – –
40
Physical Therapist Assistant 16
16
16
0
0
0
0
0
Utility Line 26
25
23
2
0
0
0
1
Veterinary Technology
15151500000
100%
100%
$11.56
$14.42 $9.00
114
Welding 30
26
17
9
3
1
0
0
65% 100% $15.12 $19.66 $12.00
17
9
Wind Energy Technology
12
11
3
8
1
0
0
0
27% 100%
10
1
TOTAL - Occupational Programs
610
385
314
71
206
9
3
7 341
44
AA & AS Degrees - General/Transfer (1)
235
48
48
0
175
9
2
1
GRAND TOTAL
8454333627138118 5 838152
–
Low Wage
High Wage
Accounting % Related
Unemployed
NORTHEAST
GRADUATES ARE
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
Non-Seeking
433
Not Found
(1) AA and AS Degrees (General Transfer) section
includes Academic Transfer, Art, Behavioral
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Education Elementary,
Education Paraprofessionals, Education Secondary,
English, Exercise Science, General Studies, HPER,
Human Services, Journalism, Mass Communication,
Mathematics, Music Business, Music Education,
Personal Training, Pre-Professional Health Majors,
Pre-Professional Veterinary, and Social Science.
Notes:
• N/A = Not applicable because no graduates went into
the workforce.
• The graduates in the Not Found and Non-Seeking
columns are not included in the percentage calculations.
• Wage information has been self-reported by graduates
for their first job after graduation in positions that are
related to their program of study.
• In some programs, the low number of salaries reported
for related positions were statistically insignificant and/
or omitted due to confidentiality, so these fields are
represented with a dash ( - ).
• The National Student Clearinghouse was used to confirm
graduates who continued their education.
Cont Ed.
CAREER SERVICES MISSION
The mission of Career Services at Northeast Community College is to provide
services and resources to help Northeast students and alumni make good
career and employment decisions for the mutual benefit of students, alumni
and employers.
% Response Rate........................................98%
Non-Related
Amy Koehler
Administrative Assistant
(402) 844-7264
(800) 348-9033, Ext. 7264
amy@northeast.edu
Total AA and AS Degree
Graduates Employed......................................48
Related
Terri Heggemeyer
Director
(402) 844-7263
(800) 348-9033, Ext. 7263
terrih@northeast.edu
Total Occupational Employed ......................385
Total
Employed
Sincerely,
Terri Heggemeyer
Career Services Director
Total Graduates ...........................................845
DEGREES/DIPLOMAS/
CERTIFICATES
No. Grads
Northeast’s mission of dedicating itself to the success of students and the
region it serves is illustrated in the Graduate Employment Report. Please
take time to review the findings to see how our graduates are contributing
to the workforce or are gaining more knowledge through continued
education. The statistics prove that our graduates are excelling after they
complete their program of study.
Northeast offers a wide variety of programs and training that prepares
our students for today’s jobs. We have excellent faculty, staff, facilities,
and technology to facilitate the learning opportunities of each student.
Northeast also offers athletics, clubs, programming and events by
which students can broaden their scope of involvement. This additional
connection enhances their communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
Our graduates leave Northeast as well-rounded individuals who are ready
to pursue their dreams.
Through its new five-year strategic plan, Vision 2020, Northeast Community
College is setting the stage in continuing to address increasing workforce
demands. The Career Services Office is ready to provide our current students
and alumni with resources that are designed to develop strategies that will
allow them to achieve their career goals.
The opportunity to connect with graduates and hear of their
accomplishments is a highlight of Career Services. It is with great pleasure
that we share this report with you.
Thank you for your interest in the 2015 Graduate Employment Report.
2015 NORTHEAST
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FIRST
DESTINATION
SURVEY
–
97% $15.03 $16.83 $12.02
–
–
N/A
–
–
N/A –
96% $20.87 $26.00 $14.00
–
–
3
5
3
N/A N/A N/A
100% 100% $19.75 $25.00 $17.00
92%
5
–
13
3
24
1
40
8
9
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATES
NUMBER OF GRADUATES / COMPANIES / POSITIONS
ACCOUNTING – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE, DIPLOMA...................15
COMPANIES:
Arrow J Farms
Lou’s Thrifty Way
MidAmerican Energy
Midwest Bank
Pampered Paws Pet Resort & Spa
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Randstad
POSITIONS:
Accounting Clerk
Administrative Assistant
Farm Hand
Groomer
Mortgage Loan Processor
Office Manager
Warehouse Worker
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS, ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,
DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE...............................19
COMPANIES:
A Center for Chiropractic & Alternative
Medicine, P.C.
Burgess Health Center
Central Valley Ag
Faith Regional Health Services
Golden Living Center
Hillcrest Care Center
Midwest Health Partners, P.C.
Northeast Community College
Prime Stop Wisner West
Target
POSITIONS:
Activities Director
CNA
Communications Assistant
Customer Service Specialist
Laundry Aide
Office Assistant
Patient Access Representative
Receptionist
Sales Floor
AGRICULTURE – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE ..................................................... 4
COMPANIES:
Family Farm
South Point Cattle Company LLC
POSITIONS:
Farmer
Operations
AGRICULTURE - AGRIBUSINESS – ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................................15
COMPANIES:
Aschoff Custom Feeding
CHS
Family Farm
Gene Stevens Trucking, Inc.
Green Line Equipment
Helena Chemical Company
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Morrison Farms
Northeast Nebraska Tire & Trailer Sales, Inc.
Pioneer
Self Employed
POSITIONS:
Ag Technician
Assistant
Farmer
Hired Hand/Assistant Manager
Personal Secretary
Precision Ag Consultant
Sales Representative
Secretary
Specialist
Truck Driver
AGRICULTURE - AGRONOMY – ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................16
COMPANIES:
Agreliant Genetics LLC
Agricultural Services, Inc.
Central Valley Ag
F & S Feedlot
Family Farm
Frontier Coop
Herbert Feed & Grain Company
Self Employed
The Seed House
Vogel Grain LLC
POSITIONS:
Agronomist
Applicator
Chemical Applicator
Farm Hand
Farmer
Operations
Precision Ag Specialist
Production Associate
Sales Representative
Transport Driver
AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SCIENCE – ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................................15
COMPANIES:
Arneal Farms
Bank of Prague
Beshaler Farms LLC
Family Farm
Norfolk Veterinary Clinic
Roman L. Hruska US Meat Animal
Research Center
S & A Feeders
USDA - Farm Service Agency
POSITIONS:
Animal Research Technician
Farm Hand
Farmer
Hired Hand
Hired Hand/Assistant Manager
Operations Foreman
Program Technician
Teller
Veterinary Assistant
AGRICULTURE COLLEGE TRANSFER –
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE,
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................14
COMPANIES:
Heartland Crop Insurance
POSITIONS:
Agent
AGRICULTURE – DIVERSIFIED - ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................22
COMPANIES:
Baum Ranch, Inc.
Beller Feedlot
Cedar Beef
Family Farm
Farmers Ranchers Cooperative
Ferguson Agronomy Partners
Mueller Farms
Self Employed
Underwood Farms
POSITIONS:
Applicator
Farm Hand
Farmer
Hired Hand
Lead Hired Hand
Operations Foreman
Partner
Ranch Foreman
Sprayer Applicator/Truck Driver
Supervisor
Truck Driver
AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR TECHNOLOGY –
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................11
COMPANIES:
B Line Auto Company
Bort Auto Body, Inc.
Great Dane Trailers
National Auto Sales, Inc.
Peterson Body & Paint, Inc.
Renner Auto Body
Vern Eide
POSITIONS:
Auto Body Technician
Auto Detailer
Hot Rod Specialist
Technician
Trailer Builder
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY – ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................19
COMPANIES:
C and J Auto Service
Holt County Tire
Kirby’s Complete Auto Center, Inc.
Krotter’s Home and Auto Center
Moody Motor
Morrissey Motor Company
Mr. Tire
Norfolk GM Auto Center
Norfolk Transmission and Muffler Service
Northeast Community College
Penner’s Tire & Auto, Inc.
Prairie Hills Ford
Ridder Repair
Square Tire
TC Complete Auto Repair
West Randolph Farm Supply
WinnaVegas Casino & Resort
POSITIONS:
Auto Technician
Instructor
Mechanic
Staff
Technician
Tire Technician
BANKING SERVICES – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE......................................................3
COMPANIES:
Fastenal
Meadow Grove Federal Credit Union
Security National Bank
POSITIONS:
Loan Officer
Sales Support
Teller
BROADCASTING/AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION –
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,
CERTIFICATE..............................................28
COMPANIES:
Century Link
News Channel Nebraska
Self Employed
Superior Stage Services, Inc.
Tustin Community Pharmacy & Post Office
US 92
WJAG, Inc.
POSITIONS:
Account Manager
Band Member
On-Air Talent
Overnight Announcer
Postal Clerk
Production Assistant/Camera
Stage Hand
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION – ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................17
COMPANIES:
BC Builders, Inc.
Binswanger Glass
Crafts, Inc.
Dicky-Hinds-Muir, Inc.
Heartland Builders Company
Menards
Metschke Construction
Mike Werner Construction
R & E Construction
Sjuts Woodworking
Warnke Brothers Construction
POSITIONS:
Carpenter
Construction
Glazier
Truck Loader
BUSINESS – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,
DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE...............................21
COMPANIES:
Agreliant Genetics LLC
Amy’s Hallmark
B R Interviewing
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
GB Construction
Jones Salvage LLC
Loring & Company
Medtronic
Moody Motor
Pieceful Pastime Quilt Shop
Prime Stop Wisner West
Seger & Sons Repair
Self Employed
Wacker Home Improvement
Wettlaufer Landscapes & Garden Center
POSITIONS:
Builder
CSR Manager
Laborer
Landscaper
Manager Trainee
Mechanic
Office Manager
Owner
Owner/Operator
Quality Assurance Tech
Sales Associate
Supervisor
Teller
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ASSOCIATE OF
ARTS.........................................................32
COMPANIES:
Advanced Consulting Engineering Services
Central Valley Ag
City of Breckenridge
City of Sergeant Bluff
East Central District Health Department
Elkhorn Valley Bank
Premier Companies
Wells Fargo
POSITIONS:
Account Manager
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Surveyor
Credit Specialist
Director of Public Service
Teller
CRIMINAL JUSTICE – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS.....28
COMPANIES:
Aventure Staffing
Elkhorn Valley Bank
Hibbett Sports
Kawasaki
Mike Duffee State Prison
Sprint
Walmart
West Randolph Farm Supply
POSITIONS:
Assistant
Associate
Correctional Officer
Employment Specialist
Overnight Stocker
Sales
Teller
Tire Technician
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE....................................................31
COMPANIES:
Affiliated Carriers, Inc.
Beller & Backes, Inc.
C & B Operations LLC
Christensen Well & Irrigation, Inc.
Cornhusker International Trucks
Dinkel Implement Company
Equipment Services, Inc.
Full Throttle Truck & Trailer Repair
Green Line Equipment
Heimes Corporation
K&B Transportation, Inc.
Keith Nielsen Ranch
Manzer Equipment, Inc.
Mark’s Machinery, Inc.
MEM Farms LLC
Mid States School Bus, Inc.
Moore Brothers, Inc.
RDO Truck Centers
Red Hog Express, Inc.
Sahling Kenworth, Inc.
Scheffler Repair
Truck Center Companies
Vulcraft
West Point Implement of Columbus
Ziegler CAT
POSITIONS:
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technician
Farm Hand
Hired Hand
Laborer
Loader
Mechanic
Service Technician
Shop Technician
Technician
Technician/Mechanic
DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY – CERTIFICATE.........................5
DRAFTING – ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................15
COMPANIES:
B & B Cycle, Inc.
Fab-Rite, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Heritage Homes of Nebraska, Inc.
Nucor Detailing Center
Olsson Associates
Sabre Industries
Vulcraft
Younglove Construction LLC
POSITIONS:
Assistant Technician
Detailer
Drafter
Drafter/Bidder
Parts Clerk
Photographer
Pre-Engineering
EARLY CHILDHOOD – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................19
COMPANIES:
Ainsworth Community Schools
Alpine Village Community Daycare
Blue River Family Center
Kamp Kaleo
KinderCare Learning Center
Little Bee’s Daycare
Midwest Bank
Our Savior King’s Kids Child Care and Preschool
Park Center Daycare
Wesley Center, Inc.
Whiskey Creek
POSITIONS:
Childcare
Cook
Customer Service Representative
Daycare Provider
Infant Room Teacher
Paraprofessional
Server
Teacher
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL –
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................18
COMPANIES:
Czarnick Brothers Electric LLC
Elkhorn Valley Equipment LLC
Family Farm
Great Dane Trailers
H & M Electric
Hensel Farms, Inc.
Lewis Electric Company
Longhorn Electric
Magnum Electric, Inc.
Proefrock Electric, Inc.
Reliable Electric
TCC Construction
Watts Electric Company
POSITIONS:
Assistant Team Leader
Apprentice Electrician
Concrete Laborer
Electrician
Farm Hand
Service Technician
ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY –
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................16
COMPANIES:
Continental
Daktronics
Family Farm
Invenergy LLC
Medtronic
Michael Foods, Inc.
Molex
Nebraska Central Railroad Company
Norfolk Iron & Metal
Nucor
Schneider Electric
Self Employed
Valmont Industries, Inc.
POSITIONS:
Electromechanical Technician
Electrical Maintenance
Electrician
Farmer
Field Technician
General Maintenance
Maintenance Technician
Mechanic
Signal Maintainer
Technician
Utility Electrician
Wind Technician
GRAPHIC DESIGN – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE....................9
COMPANIES:
Hobby Lobby
Self Employed
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Yankton Motorsports LLC
POSITIONS:
Freelance Artist
Graphic Designer
Information Technology
Stocker
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE......................................................9
COMPANIES:
Affiliated Foods Midwest
Clausen Air
Kush Brothers Construction
Self Employed
Thermal Services
Volkman Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
POSITIONS:
Construction
HVAC Technician
Service Technician
HORTICULTURE AND GOLF COURSE
MANAGEMENT - ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE......................................................6
COMPANIES:
Eldorado Hills Golf Course
Firethorn Golf Club
Hy-Vee East
Kush Brothers Construction
Think Pink Lawn Care and Landscaping
POSITIONS:
Construction
Grounds Crew
Landscaper
Stocker
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ASSOCIATE
OF ARTS, ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,
CERTIFICATE..............................................19
COMPANIES:
Northeast Community College
Olsson Associates
Power Computing, Inc.
Premier Companies, Inc.
Walmart
POSITIONS:
Customer Service Representative
IT Help Desk
Sales Associate
Supply Assistant Manager
Technician
MEDICAL CODING – DIPLOMA...................... 7
COMPANIES:
Community Pride Care Center
Faith Regional Health Services
Iowa Specialty Hospital
Self Employed
POSITIONS:
CNA
Home Care
Medical Coder
Patient Registration
NURSING – ASSOCIATE DEGREE
IN NURSING...............................................40
COMPANIES:
Antelope Memorial Hospital
Avera Creighton Hospital
Boone County Medical Clinic
David Place
East Central District Health Department
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Faith Regional Health Services
Heritage of Bel-Air
Mosaic
Norfolk Medical Group
Norfolk Veterans Home
North Village Park LLC
Osmond General Hospital
St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Care Center
Stanton Health Center
The Woodcliff Restaurant
Valley Hope Association
West Holt Medical Services
South Central Public Power District
Southern Power District
Southwest Public Power District
Village of Stuart
Watts Electric Company
POSITIONS:
Assistant Nursing Supervisor
LPN
MDS Coordinator
OB Clinic Nurse
RN
RN - Supervisor
Server
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY – ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED SCIENCE.......................................15
COMPANIES:
A-4 Animal Hospital
Animal Medical Center of Richardson
Antelope Creek Veterinary Healthcare Center, P.C.
Bethany Animal Clinic
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Cedar County Veterinary Services
Martinsen Veterinary Clinic
Niewohner Farms
Norfolk Veterinary Clinic
PetSmart
Platte Veterinary Hospital
Ralston Vet
Wayne Veterinary Clinic, P.C.
Willis Animal Clinic
Willow Creek Veterinary Services
NURSING - PRACTICAL NURSING –
DIPLOMA...................................................32
PARAMEDIC – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE......................................................6
COMPANIES:
Central Valley Ag
Norfolk Ambulance Service, Inc.
Norfolk Fire Division
POSITIONS:
Applicator
EMT
Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/EMT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE..................................16
COMPANIES:
Countryside Home
Elevate Physical Therapy
Faith Regional Health Services
Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center
Grand Island Physical Therapy, P.C.
Hastings Physical Therapy
InSPIRE Rehabilitation/Tri-Valley Health System
Millennium Rehabilitation and Consulting
Services
Pearson Physical Therapy
Peloton Physical Therapy
Spier Physical Therapy
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
POSITIONS:
PTA
PTA/Wellness Center Director
UTILITY LINE – ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE....................................................26
COMPANIES:
Blattner Energy, Inc.
City of Grand Island
City of Holdrege
Cornhusker Public Power District
Cuming County Public Power District
Custer Public Power District
Dawson Public Power District
Fuelberth Farms
Gale’s Welding, Inc.
Howard Greeley Rural Public Power District
Lincoln Electric System
Loup Valley Rural Public Power District
Perennial Public Power District
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POSITIONS:
Agriculture Technician
Apprentice Line Technician
Apprentice Lineman
Lineman
Welder/Fabricator
POSITIONS:
Dog Trainer
Farm Hand
Veterinary Technician
WELDING – DIPLOMA.................................30
COMPANIES:
3T Services, Inc.
Ag Specialties
Bearclaw Solutions
Boss’ Pizza & Chicken
Family Farm
Holland Feedlot
Hot Heels/Cat River Anchors
Hy-Vee
IDFI, Inc.
JBH, Inc.
Lou’s Thrifty Way
Marx Trailer
Northeast Pipe and Panel
Omaha Track
Pizza Hut
Reliance Construction of Iowa
Sabre Industries
Shanahan Mechanical & Electrical, Inc.
Swine 84
Valmont Industries, Inc.
Valmont Newmark
Walmart
POSITIONS:
Cashier/Courtesy
Cook
Driver
Farm Hand
Farm Hand/Welder
Field Service Specialist
Hazmat Cleanup/Welder
Laborer
Ranch Hand
Stocker
Technician
Welder
Welder I
Welder Intern
Welder/Fabricator
WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY– ASSOCIATE
OF APPLIED SCIENCE, DIPLOMA...................12
COMPANIES:
Electronic Contracting Company
Great Dane Trailers
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Outdoor Environments, Inc.
South Dakota Human Services Center
Terraform Power, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Vesta’s American Wind
Wolf Electric
POSITIONS:
Associate
Automation
Electrician
Installer
Landscaper
Maintenance Technician
Mental Health Aide
Tire Technician/Mechanic
Wind Technician
GENERAL – ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, ASSOCIATE
OF SCIENCE.............................................. 235
COMPANIES:
Affiliated Foods Midwest
Antelope County News
Battle Creek Community Pride Care Center
Central Nebraska Community Services, Inc.
City of Oakland
Coffee Cup Fuel Stop
Cubby’s, Inc.
Downtown Coffee Company & Bistro
Faith Regional Health Services
Garfield County Courthouse
Gerkin Windows & Doors
GNC Live Well
Harvest Fellowship
Herberger’s
Heritage of Bel-Air
Mahaska
Marathon Press
Marty Indian School
Mid City Superstore
Moody Motors
Nannies of Nebraska
Nebraska Medicine
Norfolk Family YMCA
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk Veterans Home
Northeast Community College
Osmond Mini Mart
Parkside Manor
Payless Shoesource
Pinnacle Bank
Planet Fitness
Power Sports Nation
Rue 21
S.M.I.L.E., Inc.
Santee Community Schools
Self Employed
Sherry’s House Child Care & Preschool
Sioux City Community Schools
South Dakota Human Services Center
St. John’s Lutheran Child Care
Target
Universal Background Screening
Working
POSITIONS:
Aide
Assistant
Assistant City Clerk
Assistant Coach
Barista
CNA
Car Audio Manager
Car Detailer
Case Manager
Cashier
Clerical Support
Clerk/Cook
CNA/Medication Aide
Dietary Cook
Director
Electronics
Frame Builder
Fuel Desk Attendant
Graphic Designer
Human Resources Assistant
Instructor
Lab Assistant
Medication Aide
Mental Health Aide
Merchandiser
Musician
Nanny
New Accounts/Teller
Order Picker
Paraprofessional
Pastor
Photographer
Picture Tech Manager
Refocus & Reconnect Monitor
Reporter/Videographer
Resource Paraprofessional
Sales Associate
Sports Director
Support Specialist
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Trainer
Verification Specialist
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Number of Graduates
725
811
724
787
858
845
Number of Graduates
Continuing Education
256
305
268
295
380
381
Total Employed
428
460
424
441
443
433
Total Unemployed
13
15
7
26
7
8
% Employed in Jobs
Related to Program
80%
82%
87%
83%
83%
82%
% Employed in
20-County Area
67%
67%
60%
64%
60%
63%
Employed in NE
91%
89%
88%
88%
88%
88%
% Employed
Out-of-State
9%
11%
12%
12%
12%
12%
Total Surveyed
98%
98%
98%
98%
98%
98%
Success Rate: Employed
or Continuing Education
98%
98%
99%
97%
99%
99%
2015 - 2016 ATTENDANCE COSTS AT
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuition: Resident Students $86.00/credit hour
Iowa and South Dakota Residents $87.00/credit hour
Nonresident Students $121.00/credit hour
Fees: $19.50/credit hour
Nebraska Resident
IA & SD Resident
Nonresident
Tuition & Fees
$ 3,165.00
$3,180.00
$ 4,215.00
Books & Supplies (estimate) $ 1,414.00
$ 1,414.00
$ 1,414.00
Room & Board (Simon Hall)
$ 7,200.00
$ 7,200.00
$ 7,200.00
Total
$11,779.00
$11,794.00$12,829.00
[Estimated cost of education at Northeast Community College for one year (based on 30 credit hours per year)]
For more information, contact the Admissions Department: (800) 348-9033, Ext. 7261 or (402) 844-7261.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Academic Transfer Programs
Academic Transfer
Accounting
Agriculture College Transfer
Art
Behavioral Science
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Criminal Justice
Corrections
Law Enforcement
Education
Early Childhood *
Elementary
Secondary
Paraprofessional
English
General Studies
Graphic Design
Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Personal Training
Pre-Dietetics
Physical Education- Teacher Education
Human Services
Information Technology
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Library & Information Services *
Mass Media
Mathematics
Music
Business
Education
Performance
Nursing: Pre-Professional
Nursing: UNMC Transfer
Physical Therapy: Pre-Professional
Physics
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Professional
Social Science
Social Work
Theatre
Career & Technical Programs
Accounting
Administrative Professional
Agribusiness
Agronomy
Animal Science
Auto Body Repair Technology
Automotive Technology
Banking Services
Banking
Rural Agribanking
Building Construction
Business
Entrepreneurship
General
Insurance Services
International Business
Real Estate
Retail Management
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts & Management *
*
In partnership with other Nebraska Community Colleges
Programs available entirely online
Spring Semester 2016
Diesel Technology
Agriculture
Truck
Diversified Agriculture
Drafting
Architectural
Industrial Facility (South Sioux City Only)
Structural
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Construction & Control
Electromechanical Technology
Graphic Design
Health Information Management Systems
Heating, Ventilation, & A/C
Horticulture & Golf Course Management
Information Technology
Cisco Networking
IBMi Application Development
Information Security
Technical Services Support
Web and Visual Application Development
Mechanized Agriculture
Media Arts
Audio Recording Technology
Broadcasting- Radio/TV
Digital Cinema and Media
Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing
Paramedic
Physical Therapist Assistant
Precision Agriculture
Radiologic Technology *
Respiratory Care *
Surgical Technology *
Utility Line
Veterinary Technology
Wind Energy Technology
Diplomas/Certificates/Courses
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Automotive Technology
AVID Pro Tools Music Production
Basic Nurse Aide
Broadcast Production
Business
Cisco Networking
Computer Application Specialist
Dairy Technician
Diversified Manufacturing Technology
Drafting
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Entrepreneurship
Food Service/Dietary Management
IBMi Application Development
Information Security
Information Technology
Insurance Services
Media Production
Medication Aide
Nursing - Practical
Office Management
Plumbing
Recording Studio Production
Technical Services Support
Truck Driving
Video Production
Web and Visual Application Development
Welding
Wind Energy Technology
The following services are provided by Career Services
for students and alumni of Northeast Community
College:
•
Provide one-on-one advisement and personal
attention to students/alumni as they conduct their
job search.
•
Locate websites with vacancy notices to specifically
meet the needs of students’ job search.
•
Post jobs daily to northeast.edu/career-services
on-line job board.
•
Assist with writing and completing resumes, cover
letters, and applications.
•
Conduct mock interviews or schedule employers
to conduct mock interviews.
•
Inform students and alumni of steps in conducting
a job search and follow-up techniques.
•
Host career fairs to connect students with
employers.
•
Provide assessments for career options such as
TypeFocus and Career Connections.
•
Present workshops on resume/cover letter
preparation, job search strategies, interviewing
and dining etiquette.
•
Books, brochures and other resources related to
job search are available for review.
•
Computer room for printing application materials
and conducting job search.
•
Offer lifetime employment assistance to alumni
at no charge.
For more information about this report and the services
offered through Northeast Community College Career
Services for both employers and those conducting a job
search, visit northeast.edu/career-services.
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Extended Campus Locations: O’Neill, South Sioux City, and West Point
Regional Office: Ainsworth and Hartington
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information,
please visit our website at http://www.northeast.edu/Gainful-Employment.