United Way of Bengaluru, in collaboration with the GE Aerospace Foundation, has rolled out the first Next Engineers initiative in India! Designed to nurture future engineers, the initiative introduces school students to core engineering concepts through engaging, hands-on learning experiences outside the traditional classroom.
As part of this effort, Next Engineers: Engineering Discovery has begun working with Grade 9 students to help them explore engineering in a fun and accessible way. The program recently kicked off at Police Public School, Bengaluru, where 112 students participated in an interactive session focused on structural design, teamwork, and understanding critical load. Through practical activities, students were encouraged to think creatively, solve problems collaboratively, and connect classroom concepts to real-world applications.
The sessions are structured to build awareness of what engineers do, using short, exploratory modules that spark curiosity rather than relying on lectures. By combining hands-on design challenges with exposure to the engineering design process, the collaborative program aims to inspire students to imagine futures in science, technology, and engineering. We hope that by blending learning with real-world context at this early stage, more young people will feel confident and motivated to pursue engineering pathways in the years ahead.
