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Do Space Tech Pack Program Evaluation: Improving Digital Access And Equity, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell, Dan Hayes, Felipe Blanco
Do Space Tech Pack Program Evaluation: Improving Digital Access And Equity, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell, Dan Hayes, Felipe Blanco
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The Do Space Library received funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund from the Federal Communications Commission to conduct the Teck Pack Program in Omaha, Nebraska, between June 30, 2022 to June 29, 2023. As part of the Tech Pack Program, 945 Omaha residents received a computing device and free internet access for one year. Along with this infrastructure, they received computer basics training and technology tutoring. This innovative program directly addresses the challenges experienced by those without access. In the city of Omaha, Nebraska, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for 2021, over 9,000 households …
: Changing Education And Workforce Demographics Impacting Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer
: Changing Education And Workforce Demographics Impacting Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer
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Information on changing education and workforce demographics.
Recruitment And Retention Of Nebraska's Transit Drivers, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
Recruitment And Retention Of Nebraska's Transit Drivers, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
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Many industries across Nebraska are experiencing workforce shortages, and the transit industry is no exception. Recently, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research partnered with the Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney to conduct a survey of transit drivers across Nebraska. This work is supported by an ongoing grant both Centers have with the Nebraska Department of Transportation to enhance rural transit operations throughout Nebraska. This survey was informed by an informal focus group with six transit managers representing the six different mobility management regions of Nebraska in the fall of 2022. …
Exploring Remote Work In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Exploring Remote Work In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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Nebraska ranks 37th in the country for the rate of persons that report working from home (12%), according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for 2021. Nebraska’s low rate of those that work from home, compared to other states, is likely a function of the work most people do in Nebraska. In Nebraska, more people work in low wage compared to high wage jobs, according to previous research from UNO CPAR. Low wage jobs, in 2021, are defined as below the median income for all workers, or approximately $41,500. “Low wage” jobs are more likely to …
Housing Perceptions In Nebraska For The Statewide Strategic Housing Plan, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
Housing Perceptions In Nebraska For The Statewide Strategic Housing Plan, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
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Availability of safe, attainable, and accessible housing for all Nebraskans • Consideration of the wide range and various needs of home occupants (i.e. young adults, renters, workforce/middle-income, family, low-income, seniors and aging population) • Data-driven, strategic, and community-driven approaches that deliver a supply of housing that meets the needs of each community • Various housing programs and tools to make sure all Nebraskans have a stable home, including rental options, rehabilitation, diverse financing options, and education • Preparation and investment for the construction workforce to ensure supply and rehabilitation of homes in every community • Representation for individuals in difficult …
Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Nebraska Casa Association Programs, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Laurel Sariscsany, Tara Grell
Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Nebraska Casa Association Programs, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Laurel Sariscsany, Tara Grell
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The Nebraska CASA Association works to recruit, screen, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocates to speak for the well-being of abused and neglected children. Nebraska CASA includes a network of 22 local programs serving 54 counties. Nebraska CASA partnered with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research and Grace Abbott School of Social Work to execute a simplified cost-benefit analysis of the CASA program in Nebraska. The intent is to demonstrate some of the benefits of the Nebraska CASA program to both children and the public for which a monetary value could be estimated. Monetizing …
Foreign Born Population In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Foreign Born Population In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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No abstract provided.
State Of Nebraska Digital Equity Plan: Understanding The Digital Equity Needs Of Covered Populations In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Julie L. Masters, Morgan Vogel, Chris Kelly, Laurel Sariscsany, Ignacio Ruelas Avila, Tara Grell
State Of Nebraska Digital Equity Plan: Understanding The Digital Equity Needs Of Covered Populations In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Julie L. Masters, Morgan Vogel, Chris Kelly, Laurel Sariscsany, Ignacio Ruelas Avila, Tara Grell
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According to 2021 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 7% of Nebraska households do not have access to a computer and 6% of Nebraska households have access to a computer but no internet. Although recent efforts suggest there is momentum and government action at both the federal and state levels to address lack of broadband (Hammel, 2023; Newman, 2023), this still leaves a considerable number of Nebraskans without access to reliable broadband in the meantime. Furthermore, broadband access is moot if Nebraskans do not have access or cannot afford technology and the cost of internet in the …
Housing Availability And Quality In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Housing Availability And Quality In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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No abstract provided.
Nebraska’S Women In Stem | Listen Then Act, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell, Amanda Parker, Barbara Gomez-Aguinaga, Shawn Maxwelll, Yeonkyung Kim
Nebraska’S Women In Stem | Listen Then Act, Josie Gatti Schafer, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell, Amanda Parker, Barbara Gomez-Aguinaga, Shawn Maxwelll, Yeonkyung Kim
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A large and vibrant science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce has a range of benefits for the economic and social well-being of communities; yet, women continue to be underrepresented in these occupations. Nationally, in 2017, women accounted for over half of the college-educated workforce but made up only 29% of those employed in science and engineering occupations, while being overrepresented in STEMrelated fields like healthcare. Nebraska’s STEM workforce is reflective of national trends. In 2019, about 27% of Nebraska women 25 years or older worked in a core STEM occupation, which we can estimate to be about 15,300 women …
2022 Greater Nebraska Youth Survey Executive Summary, Josie Gatti Schafer
2022 Greater Nebraska Youth Survey Executive Summary, Josie Gatti Schafer
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In January 2020, Nebraska Community Foundation began work with Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to co-create a survey designed to explore young people’s perceptions of their Nebraska hometowns. Now, after three years, more than 3,200 students have participated in our youth surveys. In 2022, over 700 students responded to the online survey which was administered in rural communities of varying sizes and geography between January and May 2022. The results of the Youth Survey begin to reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factors that may influence their …
Demographics, Workforce And Housing Review Of South Omaha, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Demographics, Workforce And Housing Review Of South Omaha, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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Data was compiled and analyzed by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research, a partner with the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center program. The mission of the Center for Public Affairs Research is to collaboratively produce and disseminate high quality public scholarship on topics that impact the lives of Nebraskans. This brief provides data on demographics, the workforce, and housing in South Omaha. The majority of the data presented comes from the American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau for the year 2020. Other data sources and years used in the analyses are notated. …
Population Projections For Nebraska Counties 2020 To 2050, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Population Projections For Nebraska Counties 2020 To 2050, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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The 2020 Census, the official count of every person in the United States, placed the population of Nebraska at 1,961,504. Over the decade 2010 to 2020, the state grew 7.4%, see Figure 1. However, population growth was uneven statewide, as 69 counties lost population while areas including Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, and Columbus grew at stronger rates than previously projected (UNO CPAR, 2015). The release of the 2020 Census data provides the most accurate data to update population projections; however, not all data has been released at this time. Nonetheless, existing data on the fundamental aspects of population change, …
2022 Poverty In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
2022 Poverty In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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After years of declining poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the well-being of Nebraskans in many ways, including an increase in poverty. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for 2020, the official overall poverty rate in Nebraska is 10.4%, or 193,820 persons. Sheridan, Thurston, and Pawnee Counties experience poverty at the highest rates. Comparatively, Nebraska’s poverty rate is lower than average across the United States.
Summary Of Driver Data From Workforce And Pay Survey, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
Summary Of Driver Data From Workforce And Pay Survey, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
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Recently, rural transit managers asked for wage data for transit drivers in response to the driver shortage across the state. In order to provide relevant data on driver wages, the Nebraska Public Transit team developed and conducted an online survey to better understand driver compensation and benefits in Nebraska. The survey was sent to transit managers through the NDOT rural transit listserv and was open from May 4, 2022 through June 1, 2022. The survey received 44 responses, for a response rate of 72%. Not all respondents answered all questions, so the frequency of responses will vary from question to …
Uno Goodrich Scholarship Program 50 Years Investment To Impact, Josie Gatti Schafer, Troy A. Romero, Tara Grell
Uno Goodrich Scholarship Program 50 Years Investment To Impact, Josie Gatti Schafer, Troy A. Romero, Tara Grell
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This brief attempts to measure the overarching economic value, or return on investment (ROI) of graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Goodrich Scholarship Program. The ROI calculations consider the increased number of students who graduate as a result of the program, the costs of their education, and the increased earnings as a result of graduating. The return percentage and dollar amounts are to the broader economy
Demographics, Workforce, And Housing Review Of North Omaha, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Demographics, Workforce, And Housing Review Of North Omaha, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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Data was compiled and analyzed by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research, a partner with the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center program. The mission of the Center for Public Affairs Research is to collaboratively produce and disseminate high quality public scholarship on topics that impact the lives of Nebraskans. This brief provides data on demographics, the workforce, and housing in North Omaha. The majority of the data presented comes from the American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau for the year 2020. Other data sources and years used in the analyses are notated. …
Summary Of Wage Data From Nebraska Transit Portal, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
Summary Of Wage Data From Nebraska Transit Portal, Morgan Vogel, Tara Grell
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Recently, rural transit managers asked for wage data for a range of positions. As a result, the Nebraska Public Transit team collected the associated information from the Nebraska Transit Portal. The tables provide monthly wages and non-pay related employee expenses (FICA, health insurance, etc.) paid to a range of positions. The data is the monthly average for January 2022 – April 2022. We show the averages in regions for Nebraska. The position titles are taken from information input into the Transit Portal by managers about monthly personnel expenses. The tables include average wages, average fringe benefits, average total combining both …
2021 Census Results | Local Population Counts And Redistricting Data, David J. Drozd
2021 Census Results | Local Population Counts And Redistricting Data, David J. Drozd
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No abstract provided.
The Economic And Fiscal Impacts Of Immigrant Populations On Nebraska And Omaha: Evidence From The 2015-2019 American Community Survey, Christopher S. Decker Ph.D.
The Economic And Fiscal Impacts Of Immigrant Populations On Nebraska And Omaha: Evidence From The 2015-2019 American Community Survey, Christopher S. Decker Ph.D.
Latino/Latin American Studies Reports
Few public policy topics generate as much impassioned debate as immigration. While arguments abound regarding the motivations for and efficacy of these policies, there are nonetheless many possible consequences of their implementation. This study focuses on only one specific question: What is the economic impact of immigrants on job creation and economic growth and development in Nebraska and the Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). To that end, using the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data for the sample periods 2015 to 2019, this report quantitatively assesses this economic impact. While much of the focus in this study is …
Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 To 2050, David J. Drozd, Tara Grell
Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 To 2050, David J. Drozd, Tara Grell
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In projections prepared for Lancaster County, population and household growth continues in each decade between 2010 and 2050. The projections show the population increasing to about 321,000 in 2020, rising by more than 35,000 people or 12.4% from 2010. The number of households rises to nearly 130,000 in 2020, an increase of 14.4%, nearly identical to the growth rate during the 2000s. The adjectives “steady” and “stable” accurately describe Lancaster County’s expected future growth. Between 2020 and 2050, the projections indicate growth of nearly 40,000 persons and 18,000 households each decade. The county should reach the milestones of having 150,000 …
Aspects Of Nebraska’S Migration Including Brain Drain And Workforce Impacts, David J. Drozd
Aspects Of Nebraska’S Migration Including Brain Drain And Workforce Impacts, David J. Drozd
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No abstract provided.
Characteristics Of The Omaha Metro’S Black/African American Population, David J. Drozd
Characteristics Of The Omaha Metro’S Black/African American Population, David J. Drozd
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No abstract provided.
Nebraska Youth Survey, Josie Gatti Schafer
Nebraska Youth Survey, Josie Gatti Schafer
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In January 2020, Nebraska Community Foundation began working with Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to co-create a survey designed to explore young people’s perceptions and perspectives of their Nebraska hometowns. Over 1,000 high school students responded to the online survey which was administered in rural communities of varying sizes and geography between January and May 2020. The results of the Youth Survey begin to reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factors that may influence their decision to return to or remain in Greater Nebraska in the future. …
Middle-Income Housing In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Middle-Income Housing In Nebraska, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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No abstract provided.
Nebraska Small Business By The Numbers, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
Nebraska Small Business By The Numbers, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell
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No abstract provided.
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Nebraska’S Exit Survey, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell, David J. Drozd
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Nebraska’S Exit Survey, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell, David J. Drozd
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No abstract provided.
Nebraska Diversity And Socio Economic Differences By Race/Ethnicity, David J. Drozd
Nebraska Diversity And Socio Economic Differences By Race/Ethnicity, David J. Drozd
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Nebraska Hispanic Leadership Diversity & Inclusion Conference.
Nebraska’S Increasing Urbanization, Josie Gatti Schafer
Nebraska’S Increasing Urbanization, Josie Gatti Schafer
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No abstract provided.
The Policy Environment For Nebraska, John R. Bartle, Josie Gatti Schafer
The Policy Environment For Nebraska, John R. Bartle, Josie Gatti Schafer
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Mission Statement of Nebraska Planning Committee: The planning committee of the Legislature is charged with establishing and maintaining a future focus on the priorities of the state. Its responsibility is to assure continuity of policy to achieve long term goals. The committee will do so by collecting and analyzing data about Nebraska, including, but not limited to, demographics, workforce, education, wages, wealth, tax structure, revenue, natural resources, assets, challenges, trends, and growth and efficiency of government; identifying long-term issues significant to the state; setting goals and benchmarks; issuing a yearly report of the committee’s findings; and proposing legislation.