CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — With a focus on building the workforce needed to drive the future of energy, the GE Vernova Foundation has announced a landmark investment of $500,000 in scholarships for vocational and technical training in five cities across the United States for individuals of all backgrounds pursuing careers related to electric power. The news comes the week after GE Vernova’s announcement of nearly $600 million in planned investments in its U.S. factories and facilities over the next two years, expected to create approximately 1,500 new U.S. jobs, to help meet the surging electricity demands around the world.
In collaboration with the Atlanta-based SkillPointe Foundation, the GE Vernova Foundation aims to create a lasting impact on workforce development in the energy sector and help enable the future of energy. Launching in Charleroi, PA; Greenville, SC; Houston, TX; Schenectady, NY; Pensacola, FL – all home to GE Vernova facilities – the new “Future of Energy” Scholarship Fund will focus on students currently pursuing skilled trades or a technical career as well as the reskilling of adults looking to re-career. This $500,000 commitment will fund technical and vocational training to equip current and future workers with skills required for jobs in grid modernization, power generation and related fields. The two-year investment will provide 100 $5,000 scholarships, for a total of a $100,000 investment in each of the 5 locations.
“To keep pace with the demand and new innovations across the energy sector, we’re experiencing a growing need for a workforce that’s skilled in new technologies and functions,” said Kristin Carvell, President, GE Vernova Foundation and Chief Communications Officer, GE Vernova. “The GE Vernova Future of Energy SkillPointe Scholarship program supports our mission to electrify and decarbonize the world by fostering the next generation of skilled workers who can bridge the current skills gap and help power the energy transition forward.”
The SkillPointe Foundation, which has a proven track record in scholarship management, will oversee the program. “Our partnership with the GE Vernova Foundation is a natural fit, as both organizations share a commitment to bridging the skills gap and building tomorrow’s workforce,” said Alvin Townley, founding executive director of the SkillPointe Foundation. “In particular, we are honored to help build the workforce that will lead the future of energy.”
Applications and Eligibility
The GE Vernova Future of Energy SkillPointe Scholarship is open to individuals of all backgrounds seeking or enrolled in training for career paths not requiring a four-year degree. Among the program’s pathways of focus are:
- Construction
- Electrical systems
- Equipment technician
- Heavy equipment operation
- HVAC
- CNC Machining
- Mechatronics
- Pipefitting/Steamfitting
- Robotics
- Systems technician
- Welding
For information on how to apply for the GE Vernova Future of Energy SkillPointe Scholarship, please visit the GE Vernova FUTURE OF ENERGY SkillPointe Scholarship Application Link.
GE Vernova recently announced nearly $600 million in investments in U.S. manufacturing facilities over the next two years, which are projected to create approximately 1,500 new U.S. jobs. You can read more about the announcement here.
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