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Edison Engineering Development Program


The Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) is one of General Electric's six corporate entry level programs. Focused on engineering, the program aims to "develop technical problem-solving skills through advanced courses in engineering and technical projects that are aligned with business objectives". It is named in honor of GE's founder, Thomas Edison. Typically each GE business runs its own program, and candidates are required to apply for and rotate within the program at a specific business.

EEDP, the oldest of GE's rotational programs for new BS and MS grads, provides three to five assignments (6–8 months each (12 months in GE Aviation)) over two or three years. Assignments are driven by real GE business priorities, which may include working with systems, analysis, design, quality, reliability, integration, and testing. Program members develop and enhance their technical problem-solving skills through advanced engineering course work, reports, and team presentations. Another benefit of EEDP is the opportunity to earn a masters in engineering while in (or shortly upon completion of) the program. EEDP is most popular at the more technical businesses in GE's portfolio, including GE Technology Infrastructure (which includes the Healthcare, Aviation, and Transportation businesses), GE Global Research, and GE Energy Infrastructure (which includes the Wind, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Oil & Gas businesses).

(from GE's official site)

The Advanced Course in Engineering, or ACE, is the official title for the graduate-level coursework undertaken by EEDP members. The ACE is divided into three sections: A Course, B Course, and C Course. Grading is assessed based on homework and/or tests. Homework may consist of problem sets, short reports, or formal reports, and typically requires 20–40 hours of effort per week, which must be completed outside of normal work hours.

During the first year in the program, EEDP participants are required to take GE's engineering "A Course," which is designed to sharpen technical and problem-solving skills. The content of A Course varies by business, but typically includes a collection of topics rooted in technology, math, and science, such as Statistics, Differential Equations, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Software Design, Data Mining, Metallurgy, and Heat Transfer, as well as business-specific engineering, which may include engines, digital imaging, chemistry, and the physics of technologies used in that business' field. Additionally, members participate in GE's esteemed "Foundations of Leadership" course on its Crotonville, NY campus.


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