Shrinking The Skills Gap: Why Manufacturing Day Matters
Over the next decade, it is estimated that nearly 3.5 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be needed, and 2 million of those jobs are expected to go unfilled …
25 Years Strong in Promoting Certification and Industry Training
I was very saddened by the death of my good friend Ray Hanley, who passed away May 30 of this year. I got my first certification in 1987 and was introduced to …
CCEFP Forms A Stronger Partnership with Industry
It’s hard to believe that the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is in its tenth year. It’s been a decade of rapid growth, and CCEFP is …
“Those Who Can, Do. Those Who Can Do More, Volunteer.”
When I was asked to write the Notable Words column for this issue of the Journal, I sat awhile trying to determine on which subject I should write. That lead …
NFPA Career Connections – Making A Difference in Tomorrow’s Workforce
Price Engineering. Thirty high school students. A tour. Fluid power classroom kits. Sharing. An internship. What does all this equal? The new NFPA Student …
An Emerging Workforce Crisis for U.S. Manufacturers
A sound recruitment strategy can help small- and mid-sized manufacturers stay competitive in the hunt for talent Manufacturing companies across the country are …
Fluid Power Mobile Technology – Past Achievements and Future Opportunities
Since this is the off-highway issue, it seems like a good time to reflect on the advances made in the mobile industry over the last 46 years and two …
IFPS Membership – What Do You Make of It?
I am sometimes questioned about the IFPS logo on my shirt. Once I was asked if it was a symbol for some type of “secret society.” This gave me a chuckle …
IFPS Certification is a Bright Idea
Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch? Fluid power might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but electricity suppliers and …
Wake-Up Call
If you are reading this article, you probably already know what fluid power is, how most of us ended up in this field, and how hard it is to find your …
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