Tools of the Trade

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Arduino-ESP32

Microcontrollers provide the logic between sensors and actuators. With advances in communication protocols like LTE and LoRaWAN, these microcomputers operate embedded systems all around the world.

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Soldering Tools

Soldering is one of the most useful skills needed in our technically advancing world of electronics. If you can master this skill as well as learn other key aspects of the electronics trade, you can empower your future!

PLC

Coming Soon!

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Software Platforms

Software platforms provide a foundation or infrastructure for other applications to be built upon. These platforms typically include a set of tools, services, and interfaces that allow developers to create and deploy applications more easily and efficiently.

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Microsoft Power BI

We live in a data-driven culture, where company decisions occur based on facts, not opinions. People need real data to make decisions. Working colleagues send all types of reports, spreadsheets, emails with charts, and even printed handouts. When data and information is gathered, it is necessary to interpret what is relevant to support everyday business operations. Utilizing Power BI can consolidate your data into a useful report.

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

Measurement & Conversion

Algebra Applications

Visualizing Math

Trigonometry Applications

Statistics & Probability

Math on the Job

Quadratic Formula

Tools of the Trade

Agriculture

Precision Ag / Instrumentation for Ag

Electrical Systems Integration for Ag Machinery

Internet of Farm Things

Innovations in Ag

Agronomy

Power, Structure, & Technical Systems

Engineering Properties of Ag Materials

Ag Logistics

Tools of the Trade

Innovation / Entrepreneurship

Intellectual Property

Accounting Basis

Process of Innovation

Traits of Success

Business Operations / Business Model

Sourcing

Iteration / Failure Mindset

Round-A-Bout Economy

Maker's Mentality

Tools of the Trade

Public Power

Human Performance

Generation Strategies & Management

Environmental

Engineering

Domestic Energy & Research

Nuclear

Public Power

Sustainable Energy

Transmission & Distribution

System Controls

Engineering

AC Circuit Analysis / Electrical Switches

Measuring / Modeling / Standards

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