The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards grants of up to $500 per year to middle and high schools to help facilitate hydraulic and pneumatic instruction that introduces students to fluid power technology and career options. One teacher used grant funds to present to fifteen middle school teachers at the 2018 Institute for Career and Technology Educators in Tennessee about how to get the necessary resources to implement a complete fluid power unit in a middle school classroom.
“For the discussion/presentation portion, I shared a segment of the YOUR Career in Fluid Power and Fluid Power: A Force for Change videos with participants. We looked at lesson plans, activity suggestions, and other resources.” This was followed by a kit build with the teachers so that they could try it firsthand. “Some participants completely assembled their kits and some “dry fit” their kits (they wanted to take their unassembled kit back to the classroom) … It went well, and the participants seemed very interested in incorporating fluid power work into their classrooms. Thank you for the support in making this session a successful, enjoyable one.”
In addition to offering grants to middle school and high schools, NFPA also has several videos, curriculum pieces, and resources about fluid power careers that are available on our website for teachers to incorporate in their classrooms.
Contact Stephanie Scaccianoce at sscaccianoce@nfpa.com for questions or more information.
Like this post? Share it!
Recent Posts
Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with NIU
RSVP for our Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with Northern Illinois University (NIU). NIU is one of seven universities recognized as a Power Partner, teaching fluid power competencies and engaging in all NFPA educational programs. At this event, your company will have the opportunity to connect directly with NIU engineering students. Engaging in meaningful conversations,…
Now Announcing: Cuyahoga Community College as a Fast Track Hub in Ohio
NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. We are pleased to…
Now Announcing: Houston Community College as a Fast Track Hub in Texas
NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. We are pleased to…