The 2023 Engineering Camp application is now open! Create a NextEngineers.org account and apply now!

Our Programme

On 13 October, 2021, the GE Foundation, with GE South Africa and the Programme for Technological Careers (PROTEC), launched Next Engineers Johannesburg. Together, we are investing in Johannesburg's young people — the future engineers who will drive the change the world needs.

Apply now for Engineering Camp. The deadline is 22 May! Read how to apply here.

GE Johannesburg employees: are you interested in volunteering for Next Engineers? If so, contact the Johannesburg Team for more information.

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Engineering Discovery
Grade 8

Opportunities to explore and discover

Learners (Grade 8) build awareness about what engineers do through a variety of short, exploratory sessions led by GE engineers. Volunteers deliver creative, hands-on activities in the classroom or community to inspire young people and expand their understanding of what engineering is all about.

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Engineering Camp
Grade 9

An immersive learning experience

In the winter of 2023, Next Engineers Johannesburg will offer a series of Engineering Camps, perfect for 9th grade learners. Learners are immersed in the engineering process through a week-long camp experience. Learners interact with experienced engineering faculty, staff, and business leaders as they complete design challenges inspired by real-world scenarios, building an identity as aspiring engineers. All Engineering Camps are free of cost.

Camp applications for 2023 are now open! Create a website account and click the "Apply" button below to get started. Check out the "How to Apply" page for more information. If you have trouble accessing the application, please contact nextengineers@protec.org.za.

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Engineering Academy
Grade 10

A transformative learning experience

Are you a rising 10th grade learner? Do you want the chance to think and act like an engineer? Apply to be in the Engineering Academy. Over three years, students (beginning in Grade 10) learn engineering skills and prepare for college. With over 80 hours per year outside of school, the Academy includes a series of immersive design challenges, career coaching, and college-readiness workshops to equip young people with the skills they need to build an engineering career. All Next Engineers: Engineering Academy Johannesburg graduates who enter higher education for engineering degrees will be awarded $6,000 USD in financial support. 

Applications for 2023 are now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied. If you are interested in joining the 2024 cohort, please fill out the interest form below.

Events

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An exciting Engineering Discovery session with the Grade 8 learners from Curtis Nkondo School of Specialization!