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West Corporation Hiring for At-Home Jobs in Greater Nebraska
(Omaha, Neb., July 15, 2010) – West Corporation, a leading provider of technology-driven, voice-oriented solutions , recently announced pl...
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Instructors interested in hosting an EDGE course in 2010-11, now is the time to register and get certified!
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Gallup: Nebraska Ranked Second-Best Job Market for Job Creation
(Gallup) -- Gallup.com reports that a new study of all 50 states and the District of Columbia finds Nebraska is home to the second-best job market ...
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Phelps County Jobs
Just the place to build a career...and build a life
Phelps County boasts its appeal as a neighborly and family-friendly community and has an employment rate at over 96%! We maintain a work culture of respect where employees are valued, teamwork is a way of life, and innovative ideas are encouraged. We acknowledge and welcome the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide the knowledge, commitment and creativity that will carry our community of excellence into the future. For these reasons, we seek qualified candidates to fill our positions. Use the links below to view our available job opportunities.
Employment Opportunities in the Area
If your experiences and skills require a different type of employment than is available in Phelps County, a 30 mile commute opens up a broad range of options. Here are links to job opportunities in 
Kearney and Lexington. (Please note at the Lexington website that Gothenburg and Cozad jobs require a little longer commute).
And, in rural Nebraska commuting is simple and speedy because traffic is rarely an issue. As outlined in the table below, commute times are often very similar to the number of miles. Kearney, Lexington, Minden, Alma, and Arapahoe are within a 30 mile commute from the center of Phelps County and have the employment opportunities afforded communities with a population of 1,000 or more.
Commuting Distance & Time Table
| Area Population Centers | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | Lexington | Minden | Alma | Arapahoe | ||||||
| miles | drive time | miles | drive time | miles | drive time | miles | drive time | miles | drive time | |
| Atlanta | 42 | 43 | 47 | 48 | 31 | 41 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 23 |
| Bertrand | 43 | 45 | 31 | 4 | 39 | 62 | 39 | 53 | 34 | 50 |
| Funk | 24 | 33 | 47 | 51 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 36 | 39 | 43 |
| Holdrege | 35 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 37 |
| Loomis | 43 | 49 | 48 | 54 | 31 | 48 | 32 | 38 | 38 | 43 |
Major employers
Many of the employers with more than 100 employees also advertise their openings through their own websites. Listed below are links to job openings at some Phelps County employers. Additional employers are included in the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce membership listing.
| Employer | Description of Services | Website |
| Becton Dickinson | Manufacturer of disposable medical supplies |  website |
| Phelps Memorial Health Center | Hospital and medical services | website |
| Allmand Brothers | Manufacturer of floodlighting units, traffic control devices, and construction equipment | website |
| Kayton Electric | Electrical construction contractor | website |
| Holdrege Public Schools | Education System | website |
| CHS (formerly Agri-Coop) | Grain elevator, mixed grain feed, and fertilizer | website |
| Christian Homes, Inc. | Long term care/retirement center | website |
| Holdrege Memorial Homes | Long term care/retirement center | website |
| The Connection | Inbound Call Center | website |
| Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation | Electric Utility | website |
Own a Business
Owning a business is a great way to secure an income and become your own boss! Phelps County organizations are partnering to create an environment ripe for budding entrepreneurs. Be sure to see the Entrepreneur Resources in Phelps County.
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