Workforce Development
NFPA Members Invited to Connect with University Students Through Fluid Power Clubs
NFPA has been renewing applications and signing up new schools to support Fluid Power Clubs on university campuses. The goal of this initiative is to get younger students introduced to and interested in fluid power, support club activities, and connect students to industry professionals to learn about careers in fluid power. So far, these universities have active…
Read MoreNFPA in Need of Scholarship Reviewers
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarship Program 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. NFPA is in need of volunteers for the coming months in support of several workforce programs. This spring,…
Read MoreNFPA Continues to Source Talented Interns for Member Companies
Internships and co-ops are important parts of a student’s education, providing the relevant work experience employers want. As part of our workforce development efforts, NFPA is offering a limited number of $5,000 grants to companies that hire an intern through our Internship Support Program. NFPA is gathering student resumes and will send them to qualifying…
Read MorePower Partner University Connects Students to Careers
The University Power Partner Program is 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. More than 100 engineering students in three fluid power classes at Purdue University heard from engineers from NFPA member, HYDAC, late last…
Read MoreNFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Now Available
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarship Program 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 will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2022 for $2,000 scholarships available to students pursuing…
Read MoreVehicle Challenge Competition 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 2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program expanded again this year. Two separate competitive events will be…
Read MoreNFPA Power Partner University, MSOE, Unveils STEM Center
The University Power Partner Program is 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. In addition to the student education and research done at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s (MSOE) Fluid Power Institute, the university recently…
Read MoreNFPA Seeking Judges for 2022 Robotics Challenge
NFPA is in need of judges for the upcoming 2022 Robotics Challenge. The program offers a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 per year for four years) to a high school senior who participates in a FIRST® Robotics, National Robotics League, or VEX Robotics Competition Team and uses fluid power in the competition. The scholarship must be used…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Dana Nestrick
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 fifteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Dana…
Read MoreIFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce
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: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained by…
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