NFPA's Fluid Power Days events connect students with industry professionals and career opportunities in fluid power through hands-on learning, campus tours, and direct engagement with member companies across seven states.
- NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power program partners with two-year colleges, high schools, and member companies to develop skilled workforce talent
- Seven states host Fast Track Hubs that create direct pathways connecting education with industry careers
- Upcoming Fluid Power Days events scheduled from October 2026 through February 2027 feature campus tours, career panels, and networking opportunities
- Students gain exposure to scholarships, academic programs, and real-world career insights from NFPA member companies
- Industry members participate in recruitment, employee retention networking, and mentoring during these collaborative events
The National Fluid Power Association's (NFPA) Fast Track to Fluid Power program is a workforce development initiative designed to connect the fluid power industry with the next generation of talent. Through partnerships among two-year colleges, high schools, middle schools and NFPA member companies, the program introduces students to fluid power through hands-on learning, industry engagement, relevant technical education, and direct exposure to career opportunities.
Known as Fast Track Hubs, these collaborative networks are established in seven states across the country, creating pathways that connect education with industry and help develop a skilled future workforce.
NFPA's Fluid Power Days, with events scheduled through the end of the year and into 2027, features events designed to introduce students to academic programs, scholarships, and industry resources, with career insights, experiences and advice from NFPA member companies.
Upcoming Fluid Power Days
Oct. 15, 2026 – Macomb Community College: Students and guardians can explore career and academic pathways, tour campus, and meet local industry professionals.
Oct. 16, 2026 – Triton College: NFPA members will connect with more than 60 high school students interested in fluid power careers and education.
Oct. 29, 2026 – Hennepin Technical College: The college’s first Fluid Power Day will introduce students to fluid power education and careers, with opportunities to meet industry professionals.
Nov. 16, 2026 – Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C): Students will explore career opportunities, while industry members participate in a networking lunch focused on employee recruitment and retention.
Feb. 17, 2027 – Waukesha County Technical College: Students will learn about fluid power education and careers and hear from NFPA member companies during a career panel.
NFPA has structured these events to help shape the future of fluid power, strengthen the talent pipeline, and build connections between education and industry, and encourages members to participate by connecting with students, sharing real-world career experiences, and showcasing the opportunities available in the fluid power industry.
