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Byline: Mary Pluta, Workforce Program Manager NFPA’s workforce programs are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The NFPA Education & Technology Foundation exposes students to the fluid power industry and connects outstanding students to…
Read MoreNew! NFPA Apparel Available for Purchase By Members
NFPA now has member apparel available for purchase, just in time for the Industry & Economic Outlook Conference! Visit our shop to view the different styles and colors available. Save 15% off your purchase of apparel when you register for the IEOC! For questions, please contact Allison Forsythe at aforsythe@nfpa.com
Read MoreIFPS Announces New Locations for Certification Training
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. Having a certified workforce can: IFPS is excited to announce that their highly sought-after in-person Hydraulic Specialist Review Training…
Read More2022 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner Seeking Summer Internship
Byline: Haley Nemeth The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded six scholarships to students through the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship awards $30,000 ($7,500 per year for four years) to high school seniors who participate in a VEX, FIRST®, or NRL Robotics Competition Team and uses pneumatics in the competition robot. The goal of…
Read MoreCatching Up With NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winners; 2022 Winner Seeking Fluid Power Internship
Byline: Haley Nemeth The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded six scholarships to students through the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship awards $30,000 ($7,500 per year for four years) to high school seniors who participate in a VEX, FIRST®, or NRL Robotics Competition Team and use pneumatics in the competition robot. The goal of…
Read MoreIFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce
Article By: Haley Nemeth Individuals with certifications must re-certify every five years to ensure their knowledge and skills are always up to date. Certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist, mechanic, and technician levels. Study materials are available, as are certification review training sessions through third-party accredited instructors. Learn more about…
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 MoreWisconsin Workforce Engagement Group and MSOE Fluid Power Club Connection Event
Workforce Engagement GroupJanuary 27, 2023, 11AM -12PM CSTOjai, CA The Workforce Engagement Group meeting is interactive and designed to create recruitment opportunities and youth outreach activities designed to connect members with middle schools, high schools, technical colleges and universities involved with NFPA programs. The MSOE Fluid Power Club event is one example. These in-person events…
Read MoreFluid Power Vehicle Challenge Dates Announced
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 and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program expanded again this year with a new race focusing on regenerative braking capabilities. With two…
Read MoreFluid Power Connects in Action at Iowa State University
The goal of the Workforce Team here at NFPA is to provide educational resources and opportunities within the field of fluid power to all. Through our Fluid Power Connects Program, we are working to widen the gender and racial diversity of the students being drawn into our programs. Ultimately, our goal is to connect underrepresented populations…
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