Business Planning
Business Planning refers to developing a roadmap that outlines a company’s goals and strategies for achieving them. This involves identifying the company’s mission, vision and values, as well as conducting a SWOT analysis to determine the internal and external factors such as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a business or project that may impact the business.
Business Foundation
Business foundations refer to the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques that guide the establishment and operation of a successful business. These include strategies for market analysis, business planning, finance, accounting and human resources management. By building a strong foundation, businesses can better manage risks, make informed decisions, and optimize performance.
Marketing
Marketing involves identifying and satisfying customers’ needs while generating profits for the company. It is a crucial component of any business as it helps create brand awareness, attract new customers, retain existing ones and increase sales. Marketing involves various activities such as market research, product development, pricing, advertising, promotions and sales. The ultimate goal of marketing is to create value for the customers and the business.
Operations Management
Operations management refers to the administration of business practices to create the highest efficiency possible within an organization. It involves overseeing and managing a business’s resources and processes to deliver its products and services. This includes managing the production of goods and services, ensuring quality control, managing inventory and optimizing supply chain management.
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is a process by which organizations define their long-term goals and the strategies needed to achieve them. It involves a systematic analysis of an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis), identification of its mission and objectives, and development of plans and programs to achieve those objectives.
Teacher Resources
Various career awareness opportunities are made available to you and your school including:
- classroom presentations about NPPD careers or specific careers if a subject matter expert is available;
- attending your school's career fair;
- coordinating student tours of NPPD facilities; and
- making career materials available to you
Additional Resources
If you would like more information on any of the opportunities we have to offer, contact Careers Outreach Specialist Kim Liebig.
Career Interest Assessment
With fun, interactive tools and informational resources, Nebraska Career Connections will help you learn about the careers you may be interested in, plan for education, and prepare for career success. Build a career around your unique interests and skills.
5–6th Graders: Explore the six career fields to discover the world of work.
7–8th Graders: Learn about the 16 Career Clusters, start a Personal Learning Plan, and find out your options after high school.
9–12th Graders: Research your career pathway options more in depth and start making college, financial aid, and scholarship decisions.
Postsecondary Students: Make sure you are on track with your plans. And don't forget to create a resume, practice interviewing skills, and look for job opportunities in Nebraska.
To log on to Nebraska Career Connections to take the Assessment you will need to contact your school counselor for a batch code.
Math
Agriculture
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation / Entrepreneurship
Science
Science
Robotics
Public Power
Human Performance
Generation Strategies & Management
Environmental
Engineering
Domestic Energy & Research
Nuclear
Public Power
Sustainable Energy
Transmission & Distribution
System Controls
Engineering