Nebraska high school students meet with state senators for Legislative Day

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Organizations like Future Business Leaders of America and HOSA-Future Health Professionals were recognized at the Capitol on Tuesday. Future business leaders and future health professionals spoke to Nebraska senators, to discuss why the state should get involved to make sure Career and Technical Student Organizations receive more funding.

Makenna Morgan, a Senior at Lincoln Southeast High School and member of HOSA, said it’s important to start conversations with local government leaders to make sure senators understand why investing in their future is imperative.

“We’re getting our voices heard for CTSOs to get more funding,” Morgan said. “A lot of us want representation for our organization to prove we are the next generation of workers to get our skills heard.”

Morgan said through those programs she was able to learn soft skills before pursuing a career in nursing.

“I’ve gained so many more acquaintances through this and found so many nurses I can shadow,” Morgan said.

Sen. Beau Ballard said after speaking with students from the good-life state, the future of Nebraska looks bright.

“We have a healthcare shortage in Nebraska,” Sen. Ballard said. “And it’s exciting to see our young people get involved in a healthcare profession.”

Seward High School senior Evett Howe said organizations like Skills USA can give students a better chance at achieving their goals.

Howe said after joining the organization, he found that he uncovered an interest in electrical engineering. He said many other students are geared down a successful path in the same way.

“The stats don’t lie,” Howe said. “With a 7% increase in college readiness just from state programs so it’s great to be here to advocate for the students who don’t have what they need.”

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