Nebraska FutureForce Forum
December 12-13, 2007
Round 1: The Big Picture
Group 6: FutureForce Nebraska
Context / The mission for FutureForce Nebraska is: To facilitate effective collaboration among employers, education, economic and workforce development resources to support a well educated, highly skilled workforce for Nebraska.This round of work focuses on the ‘big picture’ for the organization.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop a Value Proposition for FutureForce Nebraska.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the organization FutureForce Nebraska. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why does FutureForce Nebraska exist?
- What is the work of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What do we do? Why?
- What are the proposed outcomes of the FutureForce Nebraska work? What difference does it make (will it make)?
- Who is this work for? Who do we serve? Who are our customers?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: The Big Picture
Group 5: The Talent Pipeline
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Talent Pipeline. The FutureForce Nebraska Talent Pipeline project is comprised of seven career pathways and has its origins in the States Career Clusters model. Career clusters identify pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace so students can learn in school what they can do in the future and adults can transition and learn about entry points into the workforce. This connection to future goals motivates students to work harder and enroll in more rigorous courses.This round of work focuses on the ‘big picture’ for this specific pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop a Value Proposition for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called The Talent Pipeline.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the pillar of work called The Talent Pipeline. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is The Talent Pipeline one of the four pillars of the work of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What is the work of The Talent Pipeline? What do we do? Why?
- What are the proposed outcomes of The Talent Pipeline work? What difference does it make (will it make)?
- Who is this work for? Who do we serve? Who are our customers?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: The Big Picture
Group 2: Think Nebraska
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Think Nebraska. FutureForce Nebraska coordinates the Think Nebraska! program which encourages middle and high school students to become better prepared for college and work options by increasing rigor and relevance in their course selection. Think Nebraska! is built on the foundation of a strong business/education partnership. Local business people participate with schools in their community by helping students understand career and financial benefits of taking a rigorous course of study.This round of work focuses on the ‘big picture’ for this pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop a Value Proposition for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Think Nebraska.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the pillar of work called Think Nebraska. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is Think Nebraska one of the four pillars of the work of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What is the work of Think Nebraska? What do we do? Why?
- What are the proposed outcomes of the Think Nebraska work? What difference does it make (will it make)?
- Who is this work for? Who do we serve? Who are our customers?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: The Big Picture
Group 8: Nebraska Career Connections
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Nebraska Career Connections. FutureForce Nebraska is a supporting partner in the Nebraska Career Connections website which is the central online location for career, job, education, planning, and training resources designed for Nebraska. Nebraska Career Connections includes skills assessments, work values inventory and career and life skills assessments.This round of work focuses on the ‘big picture’ for this pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop a Value Proposition for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Nebraska Career Connections.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the pillar of work called Nebraska Career Connections. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is Nebraska Career Connections one of the four pillars of the work of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What is the work of Nebraska Career Connections? What do we do? Why?
- What are the proposed outcomes of the Nebraska Career Connections work? What difference does it make (will it make)?
- Who is this work for? Who do we serve? Who are our customers?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: The Big Picture
Group 7: Partnerships for Innovation
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is called Partnerships for Innovation. Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) is a new consortium structure aimed at building statewide systems to accomplish program improvement and increased student achievement while meeting the requirements of the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins IV). The Partnerships for Innovation provides an opportunity to reduce the burden on local institutions to each develop their own approaches to statewide agreements, technical skill assessments, data and accountability systems, and strategic professional development approaches in isolation.This round of work focuses on the ‘big picture’ for this pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop a Value Proposition for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Partnerships for Innovation.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the pillar of work called Partnerships for Innovation. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is Partnerships for Innovation one of the four pillars of the work of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What is the work of Partnerships for Innovation? What do we do? Why?
- What are the proposed outcomes of the Partnerships for Innovation work? What difference does it make (will it make)?
- Who is this work for? Who do we serve? Who are our customers?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: Strategic Goals
Group 4: FutureForce Nebraska
Context / The mission for FutureForce Nebraska is: To facilitate effective collaboration among employers, education, economic and workforce development resources to support a well educated, highly skilled workforce for Nebraska.This round of work focuses on the ‘strategic goals’ for FutureForce Nebraska and builds on the work of the previous round.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop Strategic Goals for FutureForce Nebraska.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop a value proposition for the pillar of work called Partnerships for Innovation. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- What are the goals for FutureForce Nebraska? What are the strategic objectives we want to achieve?
- What connects the four pillars of work to the larger objectives?
- How does each pillar connect to the vision and mission of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What are the goals that are common among the four pillars?
- How do the four pillars get us the workforce and economic development we need in Nebraska?
- What are the priorities for FutureForce Nebraska?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: Strategic Goals
Group 1: The Talent Pipeline
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Talent Pipeline. The FutureForce Nebraska Talent Pipeline project is comprised of seven career pathways and has its origins in the States Career Clusters model. Career clusters identify pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace, so students can learn in school what they can do in the future and adults can transition and learn about entry points into the workforce. This connection to future goals motivates students to work harder and enroll in more rigorous courses.This round of work focuses on the ‘strategic goals’ for this specific pillar of work and builds upon the work of the previous round.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop Strategic Goals for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called The Talent Pipeline.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop strategic goals for the pillar of work called The Talent Pipeline. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is this pillar of work important to getting us the workforce and economy we need in Nebraska?
- What are the goals for this focus of work? What are the strategic objectives to be achieved by this pillar?
- What connects the work of this pillar to the other pillars?
- How does this pillar connect to the vision and mission of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What are the priorities for this pillar of work?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: Strategic Goals
Group 3: Think Nebraska!
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Think Nebraska. FutureForce Nebraska coordinates the Think Nebraska! program which encourages middle and high school students to become better prepared for college and work options by increasing rigor and relevance in their course selection. Think Nebraska! is built on the foundation of a strong business/education partnership. Local business people participate with schools in their community by helping students understand career and financial benefits of taking a rigorous course of study.This round of work focuses on the ‘strategic goals’ for this specific pillar of work and builds upon the work of the previous round.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop Strategic Goals for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Think Nebraska!
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop strategic goals for the pillar of work called Think Nebraska. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is this pillar of work important to getting us the workforce and economy we need in Nebraska?
- What are the goals for this focus of work? What are the strategic objectives to be achieved by this pillar?
- What connects the work of this pillar to the other pillars?
- How does this pillar connect to the vision and mission of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What are the priorities for this pillar of work?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: Strategic Goals
Group 10: Nebraska Career Connections
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is the Nebraska Career Connections. FutureForce Nebraska is a supporting partner in the Nebraska Career Connections website which is the central online location for career, job, education, planning, and training resources designed for Nebraska. Nebraska Career Connections includes skills assessments, work values inventory and career and life skills assessments.This round of work focuses on the ‘strategic goals’ for this pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop the Strategic Goals for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Nebraska Career Connections.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop strategic goals for the pillar of work called Nebraska Career Connections. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is this pillar of work important to getting us the workforce and economy we need in Nebraska?
- What are the goals for this focus of work? What are the strategic objectives to be achieved by this pillar?
- What connects the work of this pillar to the other pillars?
- How does this pillar connect to the vision and mission of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What are the priorities for this pillar of work?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.
Round 1: Strategic Goals
Group 9: Partnerships for Innovation
Context / FutureForce Nebraska has four major focuses of work. One of those is called Partnerships for Innovation. Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) is a new consortium structure aimed at building statewide systems to accomplish program improvement and increased student achievement while meeting the requirements of the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins IV). The Partnerships for Innovation provides an opportunity to reduce the burden on local institutions to each develop their own approaches to statewide agreements, technical skill assessments, data and accountability systems, and strategic professional development approaches in isolation.This round of work focuses on the ‘strategic goals’ for this pillar of work.
Objective / The objective of this round of work is to develop the strategic goals for the FutureForce Nebraska pillar of work called Partnerships for Innovation.
Process / Small Group Activity
In your group, develop strategic goals for the pillar of work called Partnerships for Innovation. Use the following questions to stimulate your dialog and to develop your output:
- Why is this pillar of work important to getting us the workforce and economy we need in Nebraska?
- What are the goals for this focus of work? What are the strategic objectives to be achieved by this pillar?
- What connects the work of this pillar to the other pillars?
- How does this pillar connect to the vision and mission of FutureForce Nebraska?
- What are the priorities for this pillar of work?
Exchange / After you have developed your plan you will share your work with others.