GE Aerospace Release Press: GE Aerospace Foundation Launches Next Engineers with University at Albany, miSci and NY Creates in New York’s Capital Region

Plans to reach 4,000 local students with engineering learning and development opportunities

October 7, 2025 – Niskayuna, New York – GE Aerospace Foundation announced today its partnership with University at Albany – State University of New York and Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation & Science (miSci) and NY Creates to launch the Next Engineers program in the New York Capital Region. As a key location in the continued expansion of Next Engineers, New York will play a vital role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of engineering leaders.  

“We are proud to inspire and train the next generation of engineering professionals in the New York Capital Region, where GE Aerospace’s roots stretch back for over a century,” said Germaine Hunter, Vice President, Workplace & Employee Experience at GE Aerospace. “Nearly 1,000 employees help advance the future of flight at the GE Aerospace Research Center where ideas become reality, making it a fitting location as we continue growing our Next Engineers program—a key part of our philanthropic commitment to empowering and supporting the communities we serve.” 

“NY Creates is excited to support this positive initiative enabling experiential learning for students in the Capital Region to expand the critical innovation-centered pipeline which underpins the growth of high-tech companies across New York State and beyond,” said Dr. Robert Geer, NY Creates Vice President for Workforce Development and Education. “We are thrilled to partner with GE Aerospace, the University at Albany, and MiSci to deliver programming that will lead to tangible results for countless students, unlocking lifelong career opportunities as we leverage our workforce development network with our partners to inspire the next generation of talent.”

Read the full GE Aerospace Press Release HERE. 

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