The GE Vernova Foundation announced April 22 it has partnered with FHI360, a global nonprofit, and committed $4.5 million to launch its Engineers of Change program.
The initiative, which aims to reach more than 6,000 students in Greenville and Staffordshire, United Kingdom, over the next three years, is built around two programs with Clemson University:
- Engineering Spark – engages students ages 13-14 in discovering engineering through hands-on learning sessions led by GE Vernova engineers and volunteers.
- Engineering Catalyst – a two-year program for students ages 15-18, featuring real-world design challenges, college and career readiness workshops and engagement with GE Vernova engineers.
“Meeting the world’s growing energy needs will require not only breakthrough technology, but people – bold thinkers, problem solvers and next generation leaders ready to shape the future,” said Kristin Carvell, president of the GE Vernova Foundation and chief communications officer of GE Vernova. “Through Engineers of Change, we are helping young people see engineering not just as a career path, but as a mission with real-world impact. By bringing engineering to life in engaging community-connected ways, we hope to ignite curiosity today and help build the workforce of tomorrow.”
The initiative officially launches in the fall. For more information, visit gevernova.com/company/philanthropy/engineers-of-change.
