The sky is not the limit for the determined teens of\nAtlantic City, thanks to Battelle’s continued support of local STEM\ninitiatives. On February 1, 2024, the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City\n(ACBGC) proudly acknowledged an additional earmarked contribution of $30,000 to\nboost their burgeoning aviation and drone program. This is the third\nconsecutive year that Battelle has pledged support to ACBGC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The multi-faceted aviation program began in fall 2022, when\npromising STEM high-school students got to take an introductory aviation course\noffered through Atlantic Cape Community College. Those students then worked\nwith ACBGC staffers to mentor 160 inner-city youths during the second half of\nthe school year, exposing even more Atlantic City children and teens to the use\nof drones and opportunities presented by the aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lauren Moore, President of the Atlantic County Economic\nAlliance (ACEA), remarked, “This substantial investment speaks volumes\nabout Battelle’s dedication to community outreach and educational advancement.\nInvestments like this change lives and enhance futures for the youth of\nAtlantic City.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don LaMonaca, Director of Battelle\u2019s Critical Infrastructure\nBusiness Line, reflected on the continuing partnership: “Battelle is more\nthan an incubator of science and technology; we are nurturers of the next\ngeneration of innovators. Our commitment is beyond infrastructure\u2014it is deeply\nrooted in empowering young minds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ACBGC is set to leverage this new grant for further\nenrichment of the program that has already seen accomplished milestones.\nProviding college-level education in aviation, facilitating hands-on drone\nactivities, and fostering the creation of a buzz-worthy documentary on Atlantic\nCity, the club’s teens have soared beyond expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ACBGC echoed the enthusiasm for the additional funding.\nDr. Charles Wallace II, Chief Executive Officer of the ACBGC said, “The\nACEA\u2019s leadership and commitment is an example for all to follow. The ACEA team\nwas instrumental in successfully applying for this grant to support career\npathways for our talented youth in the innovation and aerospace industries. The\nACBGC thanks the ACEA and Battelle for their support.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Battelle’s continued partnership comes on the wings of past\nsuccess, readying for another year of academic opportunities\u2014rooted in\ndiscovery, technology, and the anticipation of watching Atlantic City’s young minds\nachieve great heights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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