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Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with NIU

RSVP for our Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with Northern Illinois University (NIU). NIU is one of seven universities recognized as a Power Partner, teaching fluid power competencies and engaging in all NFPA educational programs. At this event, your company will have the opportunity to connect directly with NIU engineering students. Engaging in meaningful conversations,…

Now Announcing: Cuyahoga Community College as a Fast Track Hub in Ohio

NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. We are pleased to…

Now Announcing: Houston Community College as a Fast Track Hub in Texas

NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. We are pleased to…
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Share Your Story: Inspire Your Future Fluid Power Colleagues

NFPA is dedicated to providing comprehensive career information to support emerging engineers and technicians. We want to offer more than just statistics and salary data; we aim to showcase the dynamic and rewarding nature of a fluid power career through real-life stories. We’re seeking professionals willing to share their job stories. By highlighting your daily…

Fast Track Hub MI

NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. Michigan members can help…

Attend NFPA’s Student Recruitment Event with Purdue University During the 2024 Maha Conference

Maha ConferenceSeptember 4, 2024 | 4:00-6:00PM ETPurdue University, – West Lafayette, IN 47907 NFPA will be hosting a student recruitment event with Purdue University during the 2024 Maha Conference and Expo on campus Wednesday, September 4th from 4:00–6:00PM. Purdue University is recognized as one of our seven Power Partner Universities who is committed to teaching fluid power concepts as…

Fast Track Hub IL

NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. Illinois members can help…

Fast Track Hub WI

NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with fluid power industry members and high school teachers. These networks create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. Wisconsin members can help…
CAT & JJC Fluid Power Action Challenge

NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge Secures New Vendor for Kit Fulfillment

36 NFPA member companies and education partners from across the country have been recognized for their efforts in organizing and executing 159 Fluid Power Action Challenge events in their local communities, impacting over 15,000 students. The origin of the Action Challenge began with Steve Rogers of Mechanical Kits LTD. In an interview with Steve, he…

Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Expands to Three Competitions

Excitement in the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) program continues to build. Thanks to the generosity of Pascal Society donors, we are proud to announce that the Vehicle Challenge will expand to three final competition locations in the 2024-25 school year with as many as 27 university teams participating. The Vehicle Challenge program is…

Econ & Market Indicators Report Updated for May 2024

NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report has been updated for April. The EMI report pulls together data from multiple sources to provide the latest trends for: Highlights from the updated report include the following: The EMI report can be accessed at this link: https://nfpahub.com/reports/econ-market-indicator/. An excel file with all the raw data is also available to…

Meet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Ailey Smith

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…