Round-A-Bout Economy

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Enhanced Circular Economy

Enhanced Circular Economy in a Round-A-Bout Economy is a business model that emphasizes sustainability and resource efficiency. It involves designing products and services with a focus on reducing waste, minimizing the use of non-renewable resources, and maximizing the value of materials throughout their lifecycle.

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Eliminate Barriers to Innovation

Eliminating Barriers to Innovation is a strategy that aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation by removing obstacles that hinder the development and adoption of new ideas and technologies. Barriers to innovation can take many forms, including regulatory hurdles, market access barriers, lack of access to financing, supply chain and limited access to information and technology.

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Eliminate Waste Through Innovation

Eliminating waste through innovation is a strategy that aims to promote sustainability by reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency through innovative solutions. This strategy involves designing products and services that minimize waste, promoting circular business models that extend the life of products and materials, and developing new technologies and processes that reduce resource consumption and waste generation.

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Value Added Outputs

Value-added outputs are goods or services that are improved or transformed through production, resulting in a higher market value than the original inputs. Examples include processed foods, high-tech gadgets, and customized products or services that offer unique features or benefits. Value added can also come from branding, customer service or other elements that differentiate a product or service from its competitors.

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Collaborate for Joint Value

Collaboration for Joint Value is working together across organizations, industries, and sectors to create shared value and promote sustainable economic growth. By collaborating for joint value, organizations can leverage complementary strengths, share knowledge and expertise, and pool resources to promote economic growth and development while promoting sustainability and social and environmental well-being.

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.

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