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Encourage Student Enrollment in Fluid Power at NCAT University
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is excited to announce an upcoming industry connection event in collaboration with North Carolina A&T State University (NCAT). On November 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM EST, the NCAT Fluid Power Club will host a virtual meeting for NFPA member companies, NCAT engineering faculty, and engineering students. This event aims to…
Read MoreMeet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Ayush Shah
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 5 scholarships to students who applied to the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, 1,000-word essay, letter of recommendation, and use of pneumatics in their FIRST or VEX competition robot were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to build awareness of…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Riley Mack
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Riley Mack, is attending Garden City Community College, and was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award. We asked Riley a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Tom…
Read MoreIFPS Call for Webinar Presenters – Share Your Expertise with the Fluid Power Community!
Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Do you have valuable insights or expertise to share with a broad and engaged audience? The IFPS is looking…
Read MoreJoin Us for our Recruitment Event at Murray State University
Our Power Partner, Murray State University (Murray, KY) is welcoming NFPA member companies back to campus for our third Reverse Career Fair event on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 from 9:30 – 1:00pm. At this event, students involved in senior design, research, and general projects will display their work to industry members so that they can…
Read MoreNFPA’s Guide to Maximizing Your Membership
We’re excited to share a new onboarding video from Denise Husenica, your Membership Manager at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). In this video, Denise walks you through the many resources and benefits available to help you make the most of your NFPA membership. From industry news and educational materials to networking opportunities and exclusive…
Read MoreNFPA Texas Workforce Engagement Group Celebrates Partnership with Houston Community College
NFPA Workforce Staff recently organized an in-person Texas Fast Track Hub Launch Event & Inaugural Workforce Engagement Group (WEG) Meeting at the TX Fast Track Hub Houston Community College (HCC) in Stafford, TX. The September 17th event was attended by NFPA Members from Employee Owned Holdings, Inc., Hydradyne, Hydraquip, Linde Hydraulics, and Womack Machine Supply,…
Read MoreMembers Highlight NFPA Programs & Services
At NFPA, our members’ experiences are at the center of everything we do. We’re excited to share our first testimonial video featuring Ben Wallis from eShipping, who highlights the value of networking at NFPA events. In his video, Ben shares how these events helped him build meaningful connections and further his career in the fluid…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker, is attending the University of Wisconsin. We asked Kaedyn a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this award is a…
Read MoreNFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2024-25 Events and Opportunities
On September 12th, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub at Macomb Community College in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and…
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