kearney works purpose

The goal of Kearney Works is to provide comprehensive services and resources to the unemployed and underemployed.

​We provide three pillars of service for the unemployed and underemployed clients:

• Establish soft skills / pre-employeement training curriculum
• Determine certificate training opportunities aligning with the needs of local employers
• Provide mentoring services for individuals to ensure long-term success

kearney works structure

Kearney Works is a 501 (c)3 not for profit organization, funded by grants and donations. We offer no obligation and NO COST consultations to applicants and businesses. We want to work with you to solve your unique employment needs. 

board of directors

Kearney Works is governed by a nine-member board of directors, who serve three-year terms. Directors represent the following areas: a social service agency, the Economic Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, education, an area employer with less than 25 employees, an area employer with more than 25 employees, and three community members at large. 

staff

partners​

Executive Director, Stan Zimbelman has more than 26 years of workforce development experience working for the Nebraska Department of Labor since 1990. 

Kearney Works hired Stan Zimbelman as the first Executive Director.  His first day with the new nonprofit was December 1, 2016

There are many agencies in the area that provide services that Kearney Works can utilize to benefit our clients.

​Through the area monthly Community Connections meetings, Kearney Works ​partners with dozens of agencies to ensure that our client's needs are met and their potential realized.