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    • Learners, GE Vernova, PROTEC, FHI 360, University of Witwatersrand, and Kutitiva Foundation at the graduation of the first-ever Engineering Academy learners in Johannesburg, South Africa
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PROTEC and GE Vernova Celebrate Inaugural Next Engineers: Engineering Academy class

37 learners graduate from programme designed to inspire the next generation of engineers

Next Engineers, a global college-and career-readiness programme working to increase the diversity of young people in engineering, celebrated the graduation of its first-ever Engineering Academy learners in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, September 27. The graduation ceremony marked the programme’s contribution towards bridging the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…

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    • GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa
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GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa

The exhibit features industry-leading technologies electrifying the world, advanced solutions decarbonizing the energy sector, and breakthrough innovations that can help to accelerate the journey to net zero

As Africa continues its unique energy transition journey, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) (https://www.GEVernova.com/) is participating at Enlit Africa, encouraging power sector stakeholders to collectively assume responsibility to develop and support solutions that address the energy trilemma of reliability, affordability, and sustainability. A recent report (https://apo-opa.co/3K9Y30w) shows that up to 50% of Sub-Saharan…

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New State-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Clinic to Meet Growing Health Demands in Botleng Extension 6

GE Vernova's Steam Power Business with its partners handover a first-of-its-kind clinic in Botleng Extension 6, Mpumalanga

As part of GE Vernova’s (https://www.GEVernova.com/) commitment to support communities in areas it operates in, GE Vernova's Steam Power business, is proud to announce the handover of the Botleng Extension 6 Community Health Centre, a first-of-its-kind primary healthcare facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The clinic was officially handed over…

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    • GE Leads Industry Discussions on the role of Gas in Accelerating Decarbonization and the Future of Energy in Africa at the Africa Gas Forum
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GE Leads Industry Discussions on the role of Gas in Accelerating Decarbonization and the Future of Energy in Africa at the Africa Gas Forum

GE participated at the Africa Gas Forum conference in Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss viable solutions which can be adapted to scale up Africa’s energy systems

As Africa balances its need for more access to electricity with the global drive for a just transition to a cleaner energy future, a combination of renewables and gas power on the continent could lead to significant emissions reduction while delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable power.  African nations are committed…

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    • GE Foundation Announces US$100,000 in Grants to Fund FoodForward SA Efforts in Vulnerable Communities
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GE Foundation Announces Grant to Support Flood Relief Efforts in South Africa

US$100,000 in Grants to Fund FoodForward SA Efforts in Vulnerable Communities

To mark Mandela Day and highlight the plight of food security, the GE (www.GE.com) Foundation today announced a donation of US$100,000 to support relief efforts in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region, where nearly 125,000 civilians have been displaced following disastrous flooding due to heavy rainfall sustained in April. The donation funded…

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    • GE, Gauteng Department of Education, PROTEC and FHI 360 partner to equip, inspire, and educate students aged 14-18 through the Next Engineers programme
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Next Engineers programme launches in Johannesburg

The first cohort of over 550 diverse high school learners from Johannesburg will be the first to develop their engineering identities through ‘Next Engineers’

General Electric (GE) (www.GE.com) in partnership with FHI360, PROTEC and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) officially launched the Next Engineers programme in Johannesburg to increase the diversity of young people in engineering. The programme launch, which was officiated by the Gauteng MEC for education, Panyaza Lesufi, will provide more…

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    • GE & PROTEC prepare for launch of GE’s Next Engineers in Johannesburg
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GE & PROTEC prepare for launch of GE’s Next Engineers in Johannesburg

GE has committed up to R40 billion to inspire more than 3,500 Johannesburg students aged 13-18, providing first-hand experiences in engineering and awarding financial support to pursue further education

It’s full steam ahead for the launch of GE’s  (www.GE.com) inaugural Next Engineers – a global further education readiness programme to the first cohort of 750 high school students across Johannesburg in early 2022, in a mission to inspire the next generation of engineers – the innovators, problem-solvers and leaders of…

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    • GE Foundation announces $100 000 USD grant to fund FoodForward SA provide immediate relief to over 20 000 South African households experiencing food insecurity
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GE Foundation Announces Grant to Provide COVID-19 Relief in South Africa

US$100,000 to Fund Local Food Bank Organization Food Forward SA

To mark World Food Day celebrated annually on 16 October and in line with GE Foundation’s (www.GE.com/foundation) efforts to address the economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the GE Foundation announced a donation of $100,000 USD to provide immediate relief to South Africa’s communities experiencing food insecurity. The…

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    • GE announced today a $2.5 Million investment in Next Engineers programme aimed at reaching 3,500 students in Johannesburg to increase the diversity of young people in engineering
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GE Invests $2.5 Million in the Next Generation of Johannesburg Engineers

‘Next Engineers’ programme aims to increase the diversity of young people in engineering and reach 3,500 local students

Today, General Electric (GE) (www.GE.com) announced a five-year, $2.5 million USD investment in Johannesburg to launch Next Engineers, a global initiative focused on increasing the diversity of young people in engineering. GE has selected Johannesburg as one of four inaugural locations, aiming to inspire more than 3,500 local students aged…

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    • GE releases position paper on accelerating South Africa’s energy transition with gas power and renewables
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GE releases position paper on accelerating South Africa’s energy transition with gas power and renewables

According to the whitepaper, affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity is South Africa’s most urgent need

Whitepaper discusses South Africa’s urgent need for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, to spur industrialization while addressing its climate change ambitions; Highlights how flexible gas power will play a critical role in South Africa’s future energy mix; Underscores how gas power complements renewables with a clear path to decarbonization through…