North Platte, Neb. – 2017 North Platte High School Graduate gains employment with Carlson Financial Group after interning with them through our School Business Partnership Program, while in high school. Kort Steele interned with Lance Carlson during the spring of 2017, where he gained valuable skills that directed his future and gave him insight on what his next steps would be. Steele followed his NPHS graduation with three years at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and will graduate this May.
‘Carlson Financial Group is excited to introduce new representative, Kort Steele, ’ said Lance Carlson of Carlson Financial Group. Kort furthered his knowledge as a college intern with the firm this past spring. He is actively meeting with both new and existing clients, added Carlson.
Kort is the son of Scott and Melissa Steele. He and his wife Jaeli (Flanders) were married last July in Lincoln and will make their home in North Platte along with their two dogs Oadie and Rue. In his free time, Kort enjoys following Nebraska athletics and golfing.
The School Business Partnership Program enhances learning by connecting students and teachers to business partners resulting in learning experiences that are authentic and relevant to better prepare students for the future. ‘Kort is an excellent example of a student who has participated in this program and met the mission of NPPS who strives to produce productive citizens who return to North Platte,’ said Dr. Ron Hanson, NPPS Superintendent. Hanson went on to add, ‘Carlson Financial Group is one of the model partners we work with. They not only support our interns but students of all ages.’
To learn more about the School Business Partnership Program, please visit our website at nppsd.org
