Upcoming Workforce Events
Workforce Engagement Group sessions serve as a forum to discuss activities and opportunities designed to connect NFPA members with the Fast Track to Fluid Power and Power Partner programs. Both programs create awareness and attention to fluid power education at 2- year and 4- year institutions and gives participating members increased visibility to emerging talent in their region and provides recruitment opportunities to more successfully interact with students interested in careers in our industry.
Illinois Workforce Engagement Group Meeting
Attendees will learn how to start an apprenticeship program in Illinois and receive an update about NFPA programs/events.
May 3, 2024 | 10:30am - 11:30am CT
Virtual Delivery
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge supports the education of next generation engineers by exposing them to the design challenges associated with a fluid powered vehicle, and teaching them the value of fluid power components, circuits, and systems. In addition, the program provides these students with first-hand experience in working as an engineering team on a timeline to design, simulate, build, test, qualify, and compete with their concepts. Two separate competitive events are held each cycle, ensuring that students from over 20 universities can participate and more NFPA Foundation donors can connect with these students.
2023-24 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge
April 10-12, 2024 - Norgren in Littleton, CO
April 24-26, 2024 at Danfoss Power Solutions in Ames, IA.
Industry Connection Events bring NFPA members to college campuses that are involved with our Power Partner program. These events allow you to showcase your company, highlight internships and job opportunities and network with students that are learning fluid power or interested in pursuing it as a career path. Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Agricultural Engineering, and more are invited to attend.
Learn How Certification Can Help to Upskill and Reskill the Fluid Power Workforce with IFPS
November 9, 2023
Virtual Delivery | 11-12 CT