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Governor Pete Ricketts announced MetalQuest and 21st Century Equipment as the recipients of the Developing Youth Talent Initiative DYTI grants for 2022. Launched by the Governor in 2015 DYTI introduces middle school students to careers in industries such as manufacturing information technology engineering and healthcare. DYTI is administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development DED.The Developing Youth Talent Initiative encourages partnership between private sector companies and schools to expose middle schoolers to the rewarding careers we have right here in Nebraska said Gov. Ricketts. Its part of the talent pipeline weve built to connect our youth with great-paying jobs in our state. Weve seen strong results from DYTI. Since starting in 2015 it has successfully sparked students interest in high-demand fields like IT and manufacturing.etitive grants of up to 250000 to for-profit employers who partner with area schools to design innovative learning experiences that inspire seventh and eighth graders to explore careers in manufacturing information technology health care and other high-growth industries. We are eriencing a critical need for talented professionals who possess the skills in information technology math and science to propel our industries forward and address labor shortages said Nebraska Department of Economic Development Director Anthony L. Goins. The Developing Youth Talent Initiative is a program that has immense importance for the mission to grow our state and create opportunities for our young people.Since its inception DYTI grants have reached 24500 students across 66 Nebraska school districts. The two companies receiving todays awardsMetalQuest and 21st Century Equipmentare set to impact at least 3500 more students at 29 schools across 15 countiesWith an award of 125000 MetalQuest is purchasing equipment to introduce students to industrial robotics automation and coding. Theyre also partnering with schools in Gage Jefferson and Thayer counties to create a classroom curriculum with the grant award. As part of the DYTI partnership MetalQuest teammateswho are knowledgeable in using manufacturing equipmentwill provide support to the schools involved in the program.21st Century Equipment is using its grant of 125000 to purchase construct and assemble a mobile learning lab. The lab will serve students at 19 schools throughout the Nebraska Panhandle. The focus of the lab is to familiarize students with technology used in precision agriculture such as the navigational software used to program automated routes for ag equipment like tractors.
