December 2021

Welcome to the NFPA Education Partners Community!

In this issue:

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Opens January 2022
NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Open Now
NFPA Internship/Co-Op Match Program Launched, Looking for Student Candidates
NFPA Will Fund Hands-On Projects at Your University
NFPA Can Help Source Industry Speakers for Class Presentations
Join Us For a Call With Your Peers
Let's Get Social!

NFPA wishes our educator partners and students a safe and happy holiday season, and a happy new year!

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship Application Opens January 2022

NFPA will continue to award $2,000 Fluid Power Scholarships to help technical college and university students pursue fluid power technology fields of study in the coming school year. The next application opens on January 1, 2022 and closes on April 3, 2022. Please share this with students who may be interested.

NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Application Open Now

NFPA will also award one Robotics Challenge Scholarship for $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) this school year. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who participates as part of a 2022 FIRST® Robotics or NRL Competition Team. The application is available now through May 1, 2022. Please share this with students who may be interested.

NFPA Internship/Co-Op Match Program Launched, Looking for Student Candidates

NFPA has launched an Internship/Co-Op Match program to connect students looking for fluid power internships and co-ops to our members who are looking for candidates. These internships/co-ops are quality programs that include orientation and onboarding, an engaged supervisor, exposure to company culture, and a meaningful fluid power project. Details and the link to apply are in a flyer at the link below.

Download Internship Information

NFPA Will Fund Hands-On Projects at Your University

NFPA is encouraging university partners to launch an NFPA-supported Fluid Power Club for students at their schools. The goal is to encourage interest and participation in fluid power technologies and to connect students to industry professionals. NFPA will provide each club with a $2,000 stipend to support club activities and hands-on projects. For questions, contact Stephanie Scaccianoce.

NFPA Can Help Source Industry Speakers for Class Presentations

Inviting industry representatives to speak during class time is a great way to engage students and help them learn about real world applications, what careers are available, what they pay and which markets they serve. Plus, it can also make the career search easier for emerging engineers by connecting them directly with eager employers. We will connect universities with NFPA members for either in-person or virtual classroom presentations. Contact Mary Pluta to get started.

Join Us For a Call With Your Peers

NFPA began hosting conference calls with instructors to help us all stay connected to each other and share best practices. The next call will be held on February 4th at 10 am CST on Zoom. You can expect a casual conversation where everyone is welcome to discuss the fluid power coursework, how to incorporate fluid power instruction, COVID-19 campus restrictions and impact on teaching, ask for feedback from your peers, and/or share any updates or needs related to NFPA’s Workforce Programs. Contact Stephanie Scaccianoce for the link to join.

Let's Get Social!

Show off your fluid power projects and learning activities! Post your pictures to #FluidPowerInAction on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to join the conversation. Sharing pictures from our education partners helps our members stay informed and engaged with NFPA workforce programs.