New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $1.5 million grant from pharmaceutical company Pfizer to the Mayor’s “Fund to Advance the New York City.”
The funds are intended for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs for middle and high school students.
“If we don’t educate, we incarcerate, and this generous grant will bolster STEM educational programs to give our middle and high school students the ability to thrive in life by giving them the opportunity to explore careers many never thought possible,” said Mayor Adams in a statement July 11. “Supporting our youth is a win for us all — giving them the chance to learn new skills and create innovative change that will move our city forward. These programs will help ensure their future is that much brighter and secure, and I thank Pfizer for helping put our city’s students first.”
This grant will specifically aid the goal of two STEM initiatives; Exploring Futures and College for Now Careers.
Exploring Futures is a program that supports middle school students by providing them with the help they need to learn about potential careers or opportunities for their futures. This grant will provide students with $750,000 over the course of the next three years, while helping to expand the program to 15 schools, in turn supporting 750 students.
