Whether it’s generating ideas, making models and prototypes, testing designs, or meeting real engineers, Next Engineers brings engineering to life.
Opportunities to explore and discover
Students (ages 13 to 14) build awareness about what engineers do through a variety of short, exploratory sessions led by volunteer engineers. 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. Learn more.
An immersive learning experience
Students (ages 14 to 15) are immersed in the engineering process through a week-long camp experience. Students interact with experienced engineering faculty, staff, and business leaders as they complete design challenges inspired by real-world scenarios, building an identity as aspiring engineers. Learn more.
A transformative learning experience
Over three years, students (ages 15 to 18) learn to think and act like engineers and prepare to advance to post-secondary education. With over 220 hours over 3 years outside of school, the Academy includes a series of immersive design challenges, career coaching, and college-readiness workshops to equip youth with the skills they need to build an engineering identity and career. Students who complete the program and enroll in a post-secondary engineering degree program will receive a partial scholarship from the GE Foundation.
Starting in 2025, Engineering Academy students will be admitted into a 2-year Engineering Academy program, with over 180 hours of outside of school programming over the two years.
Students must apply to the Engineering Academy. To access the application, create a NextEngineers.org account via the 'log in' button in the top right corner. Then, visit your location page and click on the “Apply” button next to the Engineering Academy description. Learn more.
