The Power Partner Program at NFPA showcases universities that provide a high level of fluid power education while actively participating in NFPA's Workforce Development Programs such as the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge and the Fluid Power Club program. Our Power Partner Universities prepare students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the fluid power industry.
To celebrate the launch of Tennessee State University (TSU) as our latest Power Partner, NFPA is hosting an Industry Connection Event on Wednesday, March 26, on-site at the TSU campus in Nashville, Tennessee. This event is an excellent opportunity for NFPA members to engage with TSU students and faculty, explore the strengths of TSU’s engineering programs, and recruit emerging talent in the fluid power field. If you would like to participate, please register here.
During this event, NFPA members will have the chance to meet with Tennessee State University’s Dean and Chair of the Engineering Department, along with several faculty members. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how your company can engage with and recruit students from the university. Following this, each company will have a designated table in the Engineering Building where you can speak directly with students about your company, as well as potential internship and career opportunities. Additionally, we invite our members to participate in a 15-minute presentation to students, where you can showcase innovative projects, your company has worked on and share other topics related to the technical side of fluid power. The event will conclude with a networking luncheon, providing a chance for further discussion and connection among all attendees.
Tennessee State University, is recognized for its strong engineering and technology programs. The College of Engineering at TSU is committed to expanding fluid power education and fostering meaningful connections with industry leaders. By becoming a NFPA Power Partner, TSU is enhancing its efforts to integrate fluid power concepts into its curriculum, collaborate with industry professionals, and create new opportunities for students pursuing careers in this field, joining a growing list of universities engaged in the program:
- Cleveland State University
- Iowa State University
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Murray State University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- Northern Illinois University
- Purdue University
- Tennessee State University
We extend our gratitude to Dr. Mohammad Habibi and the entire TSU engineering department for their dedication to making this partnership a reality. Their efforts in promoting fluid power education and industry engagement have been instrumental in this collaboration.
Now that Tennessee State University has joined our Power Partner Program, there are plenty of ways for you and your company to get involved! If you are interested in attending the Industry Connection Event, speaking with a class, or engaging with the TSU engineering community, either virtually or in person, please contact Kyla Olson at kolson@nfpa.com.
Stay tuned for more updates on TSU and upcoming NFPA Workforce Development events.
