Workforce Development
Connect with Talented Students at the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Networking Mixer on November 3rd
The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is underway! At least twenty-two teams are competing this year, including newcomers Minnesota State University Mankato and SUNY Polytechnic. More than 100 students and advisors attended the Kick-Off webinar and many students have already begun working on their vehicles. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Tatiyana Timmons
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Tatiyana Timmons, is attending NFPA Power Partner Murray State University, was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Tatiyana provided us with an…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Benjamin Quade
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Benjamin Quade, is attending NFPA Power Partner Iowa State University, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Benjamin provided us with an update on his fluid power education. What class(es) did…
Read MoreMeet the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Megan Tian
Megan Tian of Lake Oswego, OR is the winner of the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Megan were impressed by her understanding of pneumatics, leadership skills, and involvement in her community. Megan will…
Read MoreMFG Day 2023: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA…
Read MoreFluid Power Vehicle Challenge Registration Now Open
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. Registration is now open for the 2024 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. This year, two exciting final competitions are scheduled and students from…
Read MoreIFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2023
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. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…
Read MoreNFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2023-24 Events and Opportunities
Last week, 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 in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and increase your visibility to students…
Read MoreCall for Proposals from NFPA Partner Organization: WEPAN
NFPA partners with organizations to advance our strategic goal of developing the fluid power workforce. One of the organizations we work with is The Women in Engineering ProActive Network or WEPAN. WEPAN is a non-profit educational organization that leverages research and best practices to promote the inclusion of women in the field of engineering. WEPAN…
Read MoreNFPA Educator Partners Are Looking for Project Ideas
When we talk to our education partners at the high school, technical college, and university levels, we often hear that they are looking for ideas for hands-on projects that allow the students to get some real-world experiences. Beyond their direct feedback to us, an article that was recently published in Inside Higher Ed quotes a Wiley report…
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