EMPLOYER COALITION

Greater Omaha Chamber

Building a Stronger Workforce Together

Businesses across industries face a shared challenge: attracting, retaining, and developing top talent in today’s evolving workforce landscape. The Employer Coalition for Workforce Excellence is a collaborative platform that empowers Omaha employers to share best practices, access proven workforce development strategies and implement impactful solutions tailored to their unique needs.

This initiative is designed to strengthen the Greater Omaha workforce by helping companies — from startups to large enterprises — navigate hiring challenges and enhance employee retention.

Grounded in the POWER Framework — People, Opportunities, Workforce, Excellence, Retention — the Coalition connects forward-thinking businesses committed to building a diverse, sustainable and thriving workforce in Omaha.

Why Join the Employer Coalition?

Your business gains:

  • Exclusive access to leading workforce development insights tailored to your company size and industry.
  • Tools and strategies to improve talent attraction, retention, and employee upskilling.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with local, regional, and national workforce leaders.
  • Recognition as a driving force for Greater Omaha careers and employer excellence.

Whether you’re filling Omaha job openings or building a future-ready team, the Employer Coalition gives you a competitive edge.

How the POWER Framework Drives Workforce Success

Our coalition is built on the POWER Framework, ensuring that every business—whether a large corporation, a growing mid-sized company, or a small business—has the tools and strategies to thrive in the Omaha employment market.

P – People

Investing in people is the heart of workforce excellence. We help employers connect with diverse talent pipelines and support leadership development through customized training programs.

O – Opportunities

Equitable career pathways benefit both employees and employers. Through apprenticeships, internships and supplier diversity initiatives, we expand opportunities in the Omaha job market.

W – Workforce

We provide data-driven solutions to strengthen your workforce. From skills assessments to workforce analytics, we help businesses make smarter hiring decisions and improve team performance.

E – Excellence

Innovation begins with excellence. Coalition members gain access to best practices in workplace culture, employee engagement and scalable leadership programs.

R – Retention

Keeping top talent is just as important as hiring. We deliver proven strategies to reduce turnover, improve the employee experience and create upward mobility, ensuring your Omaha workforce grows with your business.

How to Join the Employer Coalition for Workforce Excellence?

Whether you’re hiring for tech jobs in Omaha, looking for skilled healthcare workers or expanding your workforce, the Employer Coalition is here to help.

  • Large Enterprises – Build scalable workforce solutions, enhance executive pipelines and lead regional talent planning initiatives.
  • Mid-Sized and Small Companies – Access tools to improve recruitment and retention, and develop internal leadership pathways.

Get Involved

Ready to shape the future of jobs in Omaha? Join the Employer Coalition for Workforce Excellence and help create a powerful ecosystem for workforce development, talent retention and business success.