PACE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Computers & Technology
  • Education & Literacy

Location

PO BOX 493Lincoft, NJ 07738 United States
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Mission Statement

PACE (Program for Acceleration in Careers of Engineering) is a science and engineering awareness program in which professionals volunteer their time to work with African-American and Hispanic high school students to help prepare them for college and technical careers. The mission of PACE is to inspire African-American and Hispanic/Latino high-school youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on mathematics instruction, engineering orientation, college preparatory skills, leadership development and cultural awareness.

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PACE aspires to be the premier organization for developing future African-American and Hispanic college students who are interested in pursuing career paths in science, engineering and technology. By partnering with educational, community, corporate and governmental entities, PACE fosters academic and career excellence with the primary purpose of developing future generations of scholars, professionals and entrepreneurs who will positively shape their communities.

PACE was founded in October 1982 by members of the National Technical Association at Brookdale Community College. The primary objectives of the program are to offer:

  • Mathematical and technical skills development
  • Leadership development
  • College exploration and preparation
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Understanding of the use and role of technology
  • Mentoring relationships with scientists, engineers and other technical professionals and
  • A supportive learning environment that fully engages students, parents and staff

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