Workforce Development
NFPA Members Support Fluid Power Education
NFPA members continue to impress with their generous support of fluid power education. To date, multiple members have committed their time and talent to supporting, organizing, or managing Fluid Power Action Challenge events or similar activities. These efforts will introduce over 2,400 students to fluid power at more than thirty schools and organizations around the country. Additionally,…
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 MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Austin Nolley
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarships 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 and Technology Foundation has awarded nineteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Austin Nolley.…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Staff – Mary Pluta, Workforce Program Manager
Mary Pluta Workforce Program Manager, National Fluid Power Association Mary Pluta joined NFPA in September 2021 after a twenty-plus-year career in the Wisconsin State Legislature, where she worked as a staff aide. A graduate of Ripon College, she also has a Master’s in Public Administration from UW-Milwaukee. She focuses on university-level programs at NFPA. Mary…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Ryan Collins
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarships 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 and Technology Foundation has awarded nineteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Ryan Collins.…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Staff – Kyla Olson, Workforce Program and Event Manager
Kyla Olson Workforce Program and Event Manager, National Fluid Power Association Kyla is originally from Southeast Minnesota, and an alumna of UW – La Crosse. She joined our Workforce Development Team in August as a Program Manager and Event Planner. Kyla focuses on building connections with our university partners including our five Power Partner Universities.…
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…
Read MoreFaculty at Iowa State University Presents the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory
Iowa State University faculty, Dr. Brian Steward was team leader in designing and creating the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory (Dyno Lab). Located in the heart of the Midwest, it is an excellent tool for manufacturers and students within the area. This Dyno lab will be one of few facilities used to test large farm…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Staff – Carrie Berger, Administrative Manager
Carrie Berger Administrative Manager, National Fluid Power Association As the Administrative Manager here at NFPA, I wear a lot of different hats around the association. I have been here almost three years and have grown in my position over that time. I coordinate staff events as well as help plan and prepare for many of…
Read MoreMurray State University is Officially an NFPA Power Partner
NFPA’s Power Partner Program showcases universities that provide a high level of fluid power education as well as those who participate in each of our Fluid Power Programs. Our Power Partner universities prepare their students to graduate with the necessary skills and experience ready to join the fluid power industry. To officially welcome Murray State…
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