NFPA offers several programs and events aimed at introducing students to fluid power and inspiring them to pursue careers in the industry. These initiatives also help connect NFPA members with those students eager to build careers in fluid power.

Please share feedback regarding these events as it helps us to plan for future opportunities.

University Programs:
Each year, NFPA hosts various Industry Connection Events at our Power Partner Universities as networking and recruitment opportunities for our industry members and engineering students.

The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is a hands-on, design and build project where university students incorporate fluid power components into a bicycle using hydraulics as the power source. This yearlong program offers NFPA members multiple opportunities to engage with university engineering students, while also providing significant company visibility.

High School and Technical/Community College Programs:
NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with industry professionals 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.

NFPA Workforce Engagement Groups (WEGs) serve as a forum to discuss activities and opportunities designed to connect NFPA members with the Fast Track to Fluid Power and Power Partner programs, giving participating members increased visibility to educational institutions in their region and recruitment opportunities to more successfully interact with students interested in fluid power. There are WEGs in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as a University WEG designated to connect you with Power Partner Universities in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact workforce@nfpa.com

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* In the academic year of 2024-2025, NFPA has hosted several networking and recruitment events with our partner schools through our various programs. From those events listed below, please specify each event you attended.

- Purdue University Recruitment Event collocated with the Maha Conference - September 4th
– WCTC (WI) Fall Meet & Greet Event- October
Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Virtual Networking Mixer - November 1st
- North Carolina A&T University Virtual Industry Connection Event - November 6th
- Morton West Hight School (IL) Job Fair - November
- Triton College (IL) Fall Career Fair - November
- MPS / Twilight Center (WI) Speaker Bureau Event

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* From the events you attended and listed above, please share your feedback on how the events went and your overall experience at each.

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* From the events you selected above, did your company hire any students for either an internship, part-time, or full-time position? If so, please share their names if possible.

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