OUR PROGRAM 

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On October 7, 2025, the GE Aerospace Foundation, with GE Aerospace New York, the University at Albany, NY Creates, and miSci, launched Next Engineers New York Capital Region. Together, we are investing in the young people of the Upstate New York area — the future engineers who will drive the change the world needs.

GE Aerospace employees: are you interested in volunteering for Next Engineers? If so, contact the New York Capital Region Team for more information.

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Engineering Discovery
8th and 9th Grade

Opportunities to explore and discover

Students build awareness about what engineers do through a variety of short, exploratory sessions. Partners and 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.

School teachers or administrators: please contact the email below if you are interested in hosting an Engineering Discovery event at your school. We will follow up with you to discuss availability.

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Engineering Academy
10th Grade

A transformative engineering experience

Are you a 10th grader in Upstate New York? Do you want the chance to think and act like an engineer? Apply to be in the Engineering Academy.

Over two years, students learn engineering skills and prepare for further education at a university. With over 180 hours over 2 years outside of school, the Academy includes a series of immersive design challenges, career coaching, and university-readiness workshops to equip youth with the skills they need to build an engineering career. All graduates of the Next Engineers: Engineering Academy New York who enroll in a post-secondary engineering degree program will be awarded a scholarship.

Interested? Fill out our interest form by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please email nextengineers@albany.edu

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News & Updates
NYCR Academy Kickoff
News & Updates
Bonding & Tower Building: NY Capital Region Engineering Academy Begins

Nearly 30 students tackled their first engineering challenge in New York: designing, sketching, and erecting a freestanding tower out of just seven pieces of paper and masking tape — all in just 45 minutes.

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NYCR Launched
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Engineering Discovery Programs Launch in New York's Capital Region

Next Engineers in New York’s Capital Region roared to life this February with the first Engineering Discovery sessions held at local schools.

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

The 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.  

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NYCR Announced
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GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Next Engineers Expansion to New York Capital Region

A STEM-focused college readiness program that will support more than 4,000 aspiring engineers

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Documents & Links
New York Capital Region Brochure
This two-page overview provides more information on the Next Engineers program in New York's Capital Region.
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Engineering Academy Schedule
Download the NYCR Academy Schedule here. To participate, students need to be able to commit at least 180 hours over 2 years outside of school to the Academy's design challenges and college & career readiness activities.
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New York Capital Region Forms & Surveys
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