University of Nebraska President Ted Carter today issued the following statement regarding Governor Ricketts’ State of the State address, in which the Governor proposed the creation of the Nebraska Career Scholarships Program.
"Nebraska is facing urgent workforce challenges, and attracting and retaining more talent to our state is a key part of the solution. Governor Ricketts’ proposed scholarship program is an important investment in economic growth that will expand access and opportunities for our young people to pursue careers in high-demand fields. I thank the Governor for making this program a priority, and look forward to working closely with him and the Legislature to grow our state.”