Posts by Stephanie Scaccianoce
Increasing Number of Students Seeking Fluid Power Internships, Hire Them Now
The academic year is underway, and we have been reconnecting with our education partners in our Power Partner and Fast Track programs about the best opportunities to recruit students pursing fluid power education tracks and careers in the industry. With our Power Partners, we are hosting a series of industry connection events and inviting underclassmen,…
Read MoreMFG Day 2023: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA…
Read MoreYour Input is Needed: Generating Engineering Sales Talent at MSOE & Your Opportunity to Recruit Emerging Talent
On September 15, NFPA will be hosting a Wisconsin Workforce Engagement Group meeting and Fluid Power Club Speed Networking event at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). For the Speed Networking portion, NFPA members will meet with MSOE engineering students in a roundtable style event. As students move from table to table, each company will…
Read MoreIndustry Mentors Needed: Share Your Expertise with Students and Increase Company Visibility
As the school year approaches, we are actively seeking industry mentors for three of NFPA’s Workforce Development Programs, all of which provide opportunities for increased company visibility and recruiting offerings. The first is for the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. This is an undergraduate program that requires engineering students to redesign a traditional bicycle using hydraulics…
Read MoreNAM’s Manufacturing Institute to Host a Veteran Hiring Event this June
NAM’s Manufacturing Institute will be hosting a career fair focused on connecting members of the military and veteran community with local, national, and regional manufacturers who are hiring. It will take place in person at: Fort Riley on June 8, 2023 10:00 – 2:00 PM EST Riley Community Center – 446 Seitz Drive, Fort Riley,…
Read MoreDoes Your Company Have Wish List Projects? Students Can Be a Technical Resource
Each academic year, NFPA’s workforce development staff meets with our community/technical college and university education partners to share ideas and gauge their needs for support regarding fluid power curriculum and activities associated with NFPA programs. Each call results in a productive dialogue that helps us improve our programs and opportunity to connect NFPA members with…
Read MoreCalling on Alumni, Speak to Students at Your Alma Mater
Are you an alum of one of the following institutions? NFPA has several workforce development programs designed to connect NFPA members with students for youth outreach, career exploration, and direct recruiting opportunities. One request we often get from teachers is that having alumni speak to students about their educational experience and their career path provides…
Read MoreAccess Emerging Talent this Spring by Utilizing NFPA’s Workforce Development Programs
During the fall semester, we held our second annual Networking Mixer inviting the students and faculty from the 23 universities involved in the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge and Fluid Power Club programs. We also held two industry connection events, the first was with Iowa State University to encourage youth to pursue fluid power careers through…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Engage with Prospective and Graduate Engineers at Purdue University
Last semester, NFPA sponsored two unique types of events at Purdue University. The first was a two session dinner series designed for admitted Black students and their families to connect with current students, alumni, and faculty from Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and envision themselves as Polytechnic students. Purdue shared with the families the next steps to…
Read MoreFluid Power Connects: Creating Access and Opportunity with Intention
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable organization, that is dedicated to meeting the fluid power industry’s workforce development need. Together, with the corporate leaders serving on our Board of Directors, we have long recognized the value that a diverse workforce brings in terms of increased productivity, creativity, and access to new…
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