Blogs, Workforce Development, Training, General | November 20, 2024
Dr. Julia Day and Shelby Ruiz from WSU's Integrated Design and Construction Laboratory discuss the need for pump-related education in the construction and mechanical plumbing industries, and how to fill that gap.
Blogs, Workforce Development, Training, General | November 13, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, understanding pump systems and their applications is more critical than ever.
Blogs, Energy Efficiency, Technical, PSM Newsletter, General | June 26, 2024
This article addresses the induction and synchronous motor technologies found within pumping systems.
Blogs, Training, General, Free Tools | April 9, 2024
HI staff presented to 200 high school and college STEM students so far in 2024! The presentation exposes the next generation to the pump industry before they have formed a career direction. Using HI’s workforce development resources, this presentation walks through Paris 2024 Olympic preparation as a case study. HI Member and Partner organizations can further spread the word in their area by utilizing HI’s workforce development resources.
PSM Newsletter, Membership, Blogs, Pump System Training, General, Technical, General Industrial, Workforce Development, Training | March 28, 2024
With a primary focus on addressing the unique needs of the end-user community, the Training Partner Program was developed to support organizations not eligible for HI Membership who had a need for introductory and fundamental training.
Commercial Building, Technical, General Industrial, Workforce Development, Training, PSM Newsletter, Pump System Training, Blogs, General | March 28, 2024
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, US employers are looking to fill 8.9 MM open jobs as of January 2024, which is a slight improvement from the 10.4MM openings the prior January. With about 1.1 MM of these openings in construction, manufacturing, and mining, it illustrates the continued need of manufacturing and construction companies to focus on transferring knowledge from their aging workforces and bring new hires up to speed on the fundamentals so that they can focus on the higher-level job specific training.
Workforce Development, PSM Newsletter, General, General Industrial, Blogs, Technical | March 28, 2024
The pump and fluid handling industry is not immune to the workforce challenges facing other industries. To address this challenge, the Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter have aligned its focus on a strategic direction to: 1. publicize the vital and important role of pumps in society and attracting talent to the industry 2. develop standardized introductory and fundamental training 3. developing fundamental level certifications.
Blogs, General | March 10, 2022
An icon of the Pump industry left us late in 2021.  By now, many of us have likely heard of the loss of Mr. George Harris, President and Founder of Hydro Inc.
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