Why FutureForward™ Matters for Employers
FutureForward™ isn’t just another platform—it’s a practical way for businesses to connect with students and educators in meaningful, real-world ways.
If you’re looking to build your future workforce, share your industry knowledge, and support schools, educators, and students, FutureForward™ is an easy and effective first step.
It’s award-winning: Recognized by the Minnesota Technology Association for its innovative approach to workforce development.
It’s simple: You can easily share job shadows, internships, and events happening at your business—opportunities that help students and educators see your industry in action.
It’s accessible: Free for schools and businesses, with statewide reach through the Minnesota Service Cooperatives.
It’s strategic: FutureForward™ helps you connect with educators and students exploring careers in your industry. It helps you build awareness, interest, and a long-term talent pipeline.
It’s community-driven: FutureForward™ helps you keep local talent local by promoting opportunities right in your community and region. It also expands access to high-quality career exploration in rural and underserved areas.
The Bottom Line: FutureForward™ gives businesses a direct and practical way to support students while shaping Minnesota’s talent pipeline—providing real impact at no cost to you or local schools.
- Best Practices
- Templates (Templates of tools that provide a framework that can be customized to assist you in working with students in a variety of ways. )
- User Guides & Videos: How to Use FutureForward(TM)
- Guide: Professional Volunteer Role Definitions (pdf)
- Video: Sign Up in the Searchable Directory (4 min 29 sec)
- Video: Check Your Directory Page Existence and/or Reset Password (2 min 7 sec)
- Video: Add Career Clusters to Your Directory Page (1 min 51 sec)
- Video: Add General Company Information to Directory Page (4 min 59 sec)
- Video: Add an Image | Review Your Directory Page | Utilize the Powerful Search Tools (2 min 47 sec)