Education
Heroes MAKE America Resume Link
The latest list of available Heroes MAKE America participants and recent graduates is now available. Please contact Vice President of Workforce Programs, Stephanie Scaccianoce at sscaccianoce@nfpa.com for more information. IMPORTANT UPATE: We are excited to announce that we have added veterans and military spouses to our resume distribution list. The addition of these two demographics aligns…
Read MoreUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette Named Grand Champion of the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge at Danfoss
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette was named Grand Champion at the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Final Competition hosted by Danfoss Power Solutions in Ames, IA, April 26th – 28th. Nine schools competed in four races last week judged by fluid power industry professionals. In addition to the races, students gave presentations on their…
Read MoreTexas A&M Named Grand Champion of the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge at Norgren
Texas A&M was named Grand Champion at the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Final Competition hosted by Norgren in Littleton, CO, April 12-14th. 11 schools competed in four races last week judged by fluid power industry professionals. In addition to the races, students gave presentations on their vehicle construction, testing, and lessons learned. Each team…
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 MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 3
Byline: Mary Pluta Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in the…
Read MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 2
Article By: Mary Pluta Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in…
Read MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 1
Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in the Fluid Power Vehicle…
Read MoreBlack History Month Spotlight: The National Society of Black Engineers
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation launched the Fluid Power Connects initiative to connect historically underrepresented student populations to educational opportunities and rewarding career pathways in the fluid power industry. February is Black History Month, and we are working towards engaging our education partners and community organizations to extend our programmatic and funding opportunities to…
Read MoreNFPA and Triton College Help Illinois Scouts Experience Fluid Power
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, the NFPA teamed up with Triton College, Illinois’ NFPA Fast Track Hub, and BSA’s Pathway to Adventure Council – Portage Creek District, IL, to introduce Scouts (ages 12-14) to fluid power. Triton College hosted the event, which was led by Antigone Sharris, Chair and full-time faculty of Triton’s Engineering Technology…
Read MoreHere’s What A $500 Action Challenge Grant Generates
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards Action Challenge Grants worth up to $500 per year to middle and high schools who incorporate fluid power education into the classroom. For years, one educator has been leveraging the grant to teach students through the hands-on learning of the Fluid Power Action Challenge. Fruits of their labor are pictured…
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