NFPA’s Workforce Engagement Groups 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.
Take part in a Workforce Engagement Group, or all of them, and you will receive targeted information about updates and activities, like this, to support your company's recruitment needs
Fast Track Hub: Illinois
May 1 – Triton College Engineering Technology Job Fair (12:45 PM – 6:00 PM)
Help introduce students to fluid power careers at this free event. Multiple engagement opportunities are available:
- Exhibit and recruit at the Career Fair (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Join the Fluid Power Career Panel Q&A (12:45 PM – 1:00 PM, three to five volunteers needed)
- Speak about Fluid Power Career Options with a two-year technical degree (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, one volunteer needed)
Secure your spot today by filling out this form: Spring 2025 ENT Career Fair
Fast Track Hub: Wisconsin
April 8 & May 13 – MSOE Fluid Power Action Challenge
Support middle school students as they engage in a hands-on fluid power design and build competition. Sign up to volunteer for the Workshop Day (April 8) and/or Challenge Day (May 13).
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May 7 – WCTC Fluid Power Day (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM)
Join NFPA and WCTC to introduce students from more than 10 high schools to fluid power.
- Five volunteers needed for a Q&A Career Panel
- Interact with students throughout the event
May 14 – Milwaukee Marshall High School Speaker Opportunity (12:15 PM – 1:00 PM)
Speak to STEM-focused high school students about your career in fluid power and industry opportunities.
Multiple Dates – MKE REC Twilight Centers (Middle & High School Outreach)
Help students explore fluid power with a 15-20 minute talk or a 30-minute hands-on activity at Milwaukee’s Twilight Centers. Topics could include:
- Demonstrating Pascal’s Law with student participation
- Exploring fluid power components and their roles in a system
- Discussing real-world fluid power applications like car brakes or pneumatic chairs
- Speak to students about your fluid power career path
If you are interested, review the Twilight Center schedule and contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to get started.