Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announces the 2026 Governor’s Youth Summit will take place in Kearney at the Younes Conference Center North on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The Youth Summit will coincide with the annual Governor’s Summit.
This year marks the second Youth Summit; the inaugural event was held last August.
The Youth Summit is tailored to juniors and seniors in high school and freshmen and sophomores in college. There is no cost to attend.
The Governor’s Office says the Youth Summit is not a traditional career fair, but a relational experience to match Nebraska’s most promising young talent and most influential industry leaders.
Prior to the event, students create a profile on CareerPathway.com.
Based on their career aspirations, they are matched with available internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, or jobs.
Then, during the Youth Summit, they meet in-person with business or college leaders to explore these career opportunities.
Additionally, students at the Youth Summit learn from educators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs about how to set themselves up for career success.
More information is at govsummit.nebraska.gov/youth.
(Picture from Governor's Youth Summit)