GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The GE Aerospace Foundation has announced the launch of its Next Engineers program in Grand Rapids.
In partnership with Grand Valley State University, the new engineering program will be divided into ‘Engineering Discovery’ for secondary school students and ‘Engineering Academy’ for students looking to pursue higher education. The program is designed with project-based learning, allowing students to receive mentorship fromGE Aerospace volunteers, participate in career-exploration activities and gain exposure to the engineering workforce.
Eligible students who complete ‘Engineering Academy’ and pursue an engineering degree will also receive scholarship support, contributing to the 84% of Next Engineers graduates who went on to higher education and apprenticeships…