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GE Aerospace Foundation expands Next Engineers STEM program to Grand Rapids

As of September 2026: Leading the Next Engineers expansion

The GE Aerospace Foundation picked Grand Rapids, Michigan as the newest site for its Next Engineers program, a college and career readiness initiative that introduces students ages 13 to 18 to engineering. The program will reach 4,000 students over four years, with programming starting in early 2027.

Updated Sep 10

Notable Quotes

"More than 30,000 students around the world have experienced the power and possibility of engineering through our Next Engineers program."

from GE Aerospace Foundation expands Next Engineers STEM program to Grand Rapids · Updated Sep 10

"With its ties to aerospace, automotive, and other engineering fields, Grand Rapids is a natural fit."

from GE Aerospace Foundation expands Next Engineers STEM program to Grand Rapids · Updated Sep 10