The $4.5 million initiative aims to reach 3,000 students through hands-on learning and industry mentorship.
The GE Vernova Foundation celebrated the official launch of Engineers of Change in Greenville, with the first students beginning programming this fall. The launch event brought together GE Vernova leadership, local government officials, Clemson University partners, and community leaders to highlight the program’s role in creating a pipeline for future innovators who will build a more sustainable energy future.
First announced in April 2026, Engineers of Change is a three-year, $4.5 million initiative in two locations – Greenville, South Carolina and Staffordshire, UK. In Greenville alone, the program aims to reach 3,000 students. By bringing engineering to life through hands-on learning, real-world design challenges, and direct mentorship from industry professionals, the program aims to ignite curiosity and confidence in students ages 13–18.
The launch event at the Advanced Manufacturing Works (AMW) facility featured a panel discussion with industry experts and educators, as well as live engineering demonstrations.
The program focuses on two core components:
- Engineering Spark: Introduces students ages 13–14 to foundational engineering concepts through dynamic, hands-on learning.
- Engineering Catalyst: An immersive, two-year program for students ages 15–18 featuring design challenges and career readiness workshops designed to equip students with the skills to pursue engineering.
Engineers of Change is delivered in collaboration with Clemson University’s PEER program and the global nonprofit FHI 360, ensuring that programming is aligned with local workforce needs. Through this collaboration, the GE Vernova Foundation continues to put its purpose, The Energy to Change the World, into practice.
GE Vernova and the GE Vernova Foundation continue to invest heavily in the future of Greenville, driving impact through both education and community-building. Since 2021, the company and the Foundation have together granted nearly 300 scholarships—including the John Lammas Annual Scholarship for engineering students and GE Vernova STAR Scholarships supporting employees’ children—while also funding skilled trades and technical programs, such as granting $100,000 for Future of Energy Skills scholarships in Greenville.
Additionally, the 2026 opening of the GE Vernova Park in Greenville marked a major milestone in creating vibrant, connected communities. Serving as the home pitch for Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty SC, the venue welcomed over 45,000 fans in its inaugural season while doubling as a year-round hub for soccer clinics, yoga, and World Cup watch parties. Through shared volunteer efforts like Hands On Greenville Day and programs like the Triumph’s “Read to Score” initiative—which rewarded 2,703 students for literacy—GE Vernova is proud to invest in the social, physical, and educational well-being of the Upstate region.
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