New plan aims to add 25K jobs and boost salaries in Nebraska

Nebraska business and education leaders have unveiled a plan designed to create 25 thousand jobs while adding $15,000 to the annual income of every resident by 2030.

July 30, 2019Updated: July 30, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN - Nebraska business and education leaders have unveiled a plan designed to create 25 thousand jobs while adding $15,000 to the annual income of every resident by 2030.

The plan unveiled Tuesday by the group Blueprint Nebraska also seeks to bring 43,000 new young adults into the state and attract $200,000 in research and development initiatives.

Blueprint Nebraska identified 15 high-priority initiatives to achieve the goal. The list includes public-private partnerships, internships and apprenticeships, increasing broadband access and initiatives to promote entrepreneurship.

Blueprint Nebraska includes business groups including the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, state officials, and leaders of the University of Nebraska.