WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The GE Aerospace Foundation on Oct. 21 announced the donation of $2.3 million towards various organizations to train people for work, including $100,000 to Cape Fear Community College (CFCC).

The money will support 10 full-ride scholarships to the Computer-Integrated Machining associates program at the school, a 40-hour machining bootcamp for high school students and provide supplies for the Computer-Integrated Machining program. According to CFCC, the program plans to more than double its enrollment to 75 students in the coming years.

“Receiving this grant from the GE Aerospace Foundation is a tremendous boost for our Computer-Integrated Machining program … This grant is a significant investment in our students’ education and the future of our local workforce, particularly in the machining and aerospace industries.” said CFCC President Jim Morton.

Nationally, funds will also go to the Greater Lafayette Career Academy in Indiana, Calhoun Community College in Alabama and United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s future of Manufacturing fund.

The full list of donations is available online.

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