Cape Fear Community College receives $100,000 from GE Aerospace & Foundation

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) has been awarded $100,000 from GE Aerospace and the GE Aerospace Foundation to enhance its Computer-Integrated Machining program. The donation will provide 10 full-ride scholarships and help fund a 40-hour machining bootcamp for local high school students, supporting the program’s planned expansion to serve 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 support will allow CFCC to offer 10 full-ride scholarships, establish a 40-hour machining bootcamp for high school students, and provide the necessary supplies as we expand our program to support more students. 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 Jim Morton, CFCC President.

This investment is part of GE Aerospace’s broader $2.3 million initiative to address workforce development needs across the manufacturing industry, which is seeing increased demand for skilled workers.

For more information about CFCC’s Computer-Integrated Machining program and scholarship opportunities, visit cfcc.edu/computer-integrated-machining/ .