GE Vernova Foundation Invests in Energy Industry Skills Grant to Advance Critical Workforce Needs in Poland

Wroclaw, Poland (April 21, 2026) - As part of continued efforts to educate and train the next generation of European and global energy leaders, the GE Vernova Foundation today announced a grant of $800,000 USD to Assist International who will partner with Wroclaw University of Science and Technology to create a new technical training program in Wroclaw, Poland focused on building skills capacity in distributed energy systems and grid integration.

The three-year grant will support the creation of a training lab equipped with modern technology, alongside the development of a three-tiered, skills-based curriculum spanning introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. The program will deliver hands-on technical training for vocational and technical students, undergraduate engineering students, and technicians, while offering scholarships to reduce financial barriers and expand access to training and economic opportunity for low-income learners. It will also help inspire the future workforce by engaging local middle and high school students through hands-on experiences in the lab, sparking curiosity and interest in energy-related careers. The three-year program anticipates reaching 800 students and learners.

"The GE Vernova Foundation is proud to support the next generation of energy leaders in Poland," said Kristin Carvell, GE Vernova Foundation President and Chief Communications Officer, GE Vernova. "This workforce and skills development program focuses on practical training and educational opportunities that will help drive the future of energy in Europe and beyond."

Poland is focused on building the workforce needed to transition its energy systems and modernize infrastructure to meet net-zero goals, with demand increasing for technicians and engineers with hand-on experience in renewable energy, grid integration, and modern power systems.

"Assist International is proud to partner with the GE Vernova Foundation and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology to expand hands-on training for Poland's energy workforce. This initiative will equip learners with practical skills that open doors to opportunity and support the country's transition to a more sustainable energy future," said Cheri Reynolds, Vice President, Strategy & Programs, Assist International.

"The energy transition is a major challenge for Poland, but also an opportunity to develop new economic sectors and create jobs," said Professor Waldemar Rebizant, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. "The advancement of modern renewable energy technologies, energy storage solutions, and the modernization of existing networks cannot succeed without conducting scientific research and training specialists. Collaboration with partners from our socio-economic environment, such as the GE Vernova Foundation, helps us effectively carry out tasks related to the country's energy security."

With an estimated 30 million new energy jobs needed in the next five years, initiatives like this play a vital role in developing the technical skills and hands-on experience required for today's energy workforce. The program helps build a pipeline of job-ready talent prepared to support the systems and technologies driving a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

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About GE Vernova in Poland

GE Vernova has a long-standing and growing presence in Poland, playing a central role in the country's energy transition and modernization. There are nearly 2,000 employees in Poland who work closely with our customers locally and globally to support the country's economy. With a broad portfolio spanning nuclear, gas, steam, grid, and wind, GE Vernova is committed to the country's sustainable development through advanced technologies, services, skilled employees, and an expanding local supplier ecosystem. With a robust footprint comprised of turbine manufacturing in Elblag , a generator factory and steam power services in Wroclaw and the Engineering Innovation Center for research and development in Warsaw, GE Vernova is supporting Poland's goal to deliver reliable, affordable and secure energy on the path to net zero.

About GE Vernova Foundation

The GE Vernova Foundation, an independent charitable organization funded by GE Vernova, puts the company's purpose - The Energy to Change the World - into practice across the global communities where employees live and work. Following the spinoff of GE Vernova as an independent company in April 2024 and building on the 100+ year legacy of the GE Foundation, the newly formed GE Vernova Foundation is prioritizing employees through programs such as Matching Gifts and STAR Awards. As the Foundation grows, its philanthropic strategy and programs will focus on growing stronger and more resilient communities and building the workforce needed to drive the energy transition forward. Learn more at https://www.gevernova.com/about/philanthropy.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

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About Assist International

Assist International is a U.S.-based non-governmental organization that partners with changemakers around the world to provide solutions that save lives and build resilient communities. Founded in 1990, Assist International delivers sustainable programs in energy access, global health, education, clean water, and disaster relief, creating lasting impact across more than 65 countries. With over three decades of experience, the organization works alongside foundations, corporations, universities, governments, and NGOs to design and implement programs that drive measurable, scalable change. Learn more at https://www.assistinternational.org

About Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is one of Poland's leading technical universities, combining engineering, medicine, and social sciences to deliver future-oriented, interdisciplinary research that supports industry and responds to societal and economic needs. The university focuses on strategic areas including data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, electromobility, and health technologies, with electrical engineering embedded across these fields. Wroclaw Tech educates more than 21,000 students across 14 faculties and three branches, supported by over 2,400 academic staff. With a strong international community and extensive industry collaboration, the university translates research into impact, securing over 2,800 patents in the past decade and ranking among Poland's national leaders in innovation.

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