FAMTEN

FAMTEN, the Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network, is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with industry partners and high school teachers. This network will create awareness and interest in fluid power and train students along a path that leads to careers in fluid power at NFPA member companies. 

A technical or community college with a validated fluid power and mechatronics degree program. Industry partners provide on-going curriculum guidance and student internship opportunities.
A ring of high schools, each equipped with fluid power lab equipment and curriculum. Industry partners visit frequently and provide mentorship and career encouragement.
A community-wide Fluid Power Action Challenge, engaging thousands of middle school students in learning about and having fun with fluid power. Industry partners serve as coaches/judges.

A network of industry partners, with facilities near the community is essential to getting students on the path to a career in the fluid power industry. FAMTEN is an opportunity for NFPA members to have a direct connection to their future workforce. For more information, contact Lynn Beyer, Director of Workforce Development Programs.