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.

Applications are coming soon! If you are interested in applying to join the next cohort, please complete the Interest Form linked below. If you have any questions, please e-mail NextEngineers@albany.edu. Thank you! 

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