GE Careers Blog.

The GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE, announces an $18 million grant to Student Achievement Partners, a nonprofit organization to provide critical implementation support for Common Core State Standards across the U.S. The four-year grant is the largest corporate commitment to date for the Common Core State Standards and reflects GE’s longstanding dedication to preparing American students for an increasingly competitive workforce.

Amanda Arnold’s (’10) BBA in Human Resources Management from the Haworth College of Business is taking her places— like to a competitive internship in the Industrial Solutions division at GE Energy.

General Electric Co. has named the University of Dayton one of its 45 executive schools, which could mean more jobs for students, according to the university. Schools are selected for how well graduates fit GE business and leadership program needs and company culture, along with academics, diversity, research relationships and proximity to GE facilities. Designation as an executive school means more internship, co-op and full-time employment opportunities for UD students, said Jason Eckert, career services director.

Demonstrating their shared legacy of innovative research and commitment to patient-centered medical technology, Purdue University, University of Notre Dame and GE Healthcare announce a proprietary new CT scanning reconstruction technology called Veo™ that may enable physicians to diagnose patients with high-clarity images at previously unattainable low radiation dose levels.

The Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) held its first National Conference and Career Fair on September 30 – October 1, in Baltimore, MD, with GE and P&G as the lead sponsors.  The event focused on empowering scientists and engineers of Asian heritage with skills and knowledge to enable them to reach their full career potential.  The conference was a huge success, with over 600 participants representing 24 universities and 38 corporations.  The “Inspiring Excellence” theme was evident throughout the workshops and keynote addresses from celebrity chef Bal Arneson (Spice Goddess on Food Channel) and Michael Chen (President Strategic Initiatives Group & Education Nation, NBC News).