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GE Aviation today announces the selection of Kansas State
University for a University Development Center to be located in
Manhattan, Kansas. The new facility is projected to include about 43
engineering jobs within two years.
"GE has a long standing tradition of incorporating college interns
into our work force so we have a great appreciation for what
engineering students can contribute," commented Stuart Mullan,
president of the digital systems business of GE Aviation. "We're
pleased to be able to invest in our youth through collaboration with
Kansas State. This center will create a strong pool of emerging
engineers to provide design and development work for our aerospace
programs."
The engineering staff at GE's University Development Center will
perform various engineering services including software development,
verification and validation, mechanical design and hardware design. GE
is currently reviewing location options and plans on occupying the
Center in the second quarter of 2008.
K-State President Jon Wefald said, "We are excited about GE
Aviation selecting K-State because it is a tribute to the quality of
our faculty and students."
The Kansas Department of Commerce, the City of Manhattan and
K-State collaborated to bring a GE Aviation University Development
Center to K-State and Manhattan. The incentive package from the city
(pending approval by the Manhattan City Commission) totals $348,000.
With the forgivable loan and tax credits, the Department of Commerce
offered $240,000 in total incentives.
"The GE Aviation project has been a perfect example of cooperation
between K-State, the K-State Foundation, the City of Manhattan, the
State of Kansas, and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce," said
Chamber President and CEO Lyle Butler.
GE plans to actively recruit Kansas State University students for
internships, co-ops and entry level positions for May 2008. Applicants
can view positions and apply at www.soaringcareers.com
"GE Aviation will be a great asset to the community and the
campus," said John English, dean of K-State's College of Engineering.
"The company's investment in Manhattan is a credit to the quality of
our students and faculty in engineering and speaks volumes about the
strength of our engineering programs. We are looking forward to this
innovative partnership."
This project is administered through the Systems division of GE
Aviation in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company
(NYSE:GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet
engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power,
and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global
service network to support these offerings. For more information,
visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
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