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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | PACE - Program for Acceleration in Careers of Engineering |
| | (Brookdale Community College) |
| | Program began: 1982 - Students enrolled: 43 - Sponsored by: Brookdale Community College |
| Contact Information: |
| | John M. Jones, Co-Administrator |
| | P.O. Box 493 |
| | Lincroft, NJ 07738 |
| | Phone: (908) 226-0116 |
| | Email: coadmins@pace-monmouth.org |
| | Web site: http://www.pace-monmouth.org/ |
| Program Description: |
| | PACE is a science and engineering awareness program in which professionals volunteer their time to work with |
| | minority high school students to help them prepare for college and technical careers. Emphasis is placed on |
| | mathematics instruction, engineering orientation, college preparatory skills, leadership development and cultural |
| | awareness. The primary objectives of the program are to: |
| | 1. Increase student awareness of and desire to pursue career opportunities in science, engineering, and technology. |
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| | 2. Enhance each student's academic preparation for such careers. |
| | 3. Instill self-esteem, cultural pride and awareness of African-American and Latino technical accomplishments. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 10th graders |
| | County or City Served: Monmouth County |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| | Engineering skills development (e.g. electrical, structural, etc.) |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Personal Counseling |
| | Cultural Activities |
| | Public speaking |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Academic Year |
| | On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | High School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | Students interested in science, engineering, or technology careers |
| | 110 |
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20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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