GE Aerospace will invest $30 million in workforce training for employees at its Cincinnati and Dayton facilities, according to a May 11 announcement highlighted by the Dayton Daily News. The initiative aims to enhance employee skills and strengthen ties with local educational institutions.
The company employs about 9,000 people in southwest Ohio, including 500 at the Beavercreek plant. The focus on training is seen as an important step for supporting current staff and attracting new talent.
Brian Rapien, site leader of GE Aerospace’s Beavercreek location and a University of Cincinnati graduate, said, “We’re constantly recruiting and looking for that talent.” Rapien began his career at GE Aerospace in 2006 through the University of Cincinnati’s co-op program.
The partnership between GE Aerospace and the University of Cincinnati includes research collaborations in medical and engineering fields as well as cooperative education opportunities for students. The university also works with the GE Aerospace Foundation’s Next Engineers Program, which offers scholarships and introduces students to engineering careers.
The planned investment underscores efforts by both organizations to support regional economic growth through education and workforce development.