• Community Offshore Wind increases youth access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) education for over 60 students from overburdened communities in New Jersey. 
• Partnership with New Jersey-based Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) will help students gain important skills for future careers in STEAM fields through 10 summer field trips. 

Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures, will contribute $15,000 to a partnership with New Jersey-based All Things Are Possible (ATAP) Foundation. The contribution will fund over 60 students, ages 5-12 years old, from overburdened communities in Southern New Jersey to attend ATAP’s Summer Empowerment Experience, which provides academic enrichment and exposure to a variety of careers. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)-focused program will provide access to museums, environmental and marine education for hands-on learning opportunities. 

In total, students will participate in 10 interactive field trips at local destinations including the Camden Aquarium with over 15,000 aquatic animals and the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, the Fashion Design Center of South Jersey to study textiles and design their own eco-friendly fashions, and the Liberty Science Center to learn about planetariums, wild birds, the importance of waterways and wormholes.  

“Introducing local students to STEAM careers early helps build the workforce of the future to support the state of New Jersey and the offshore wind industry,” said Pat Johnson, Vice President and Deputy Project Director, Community Offshore Wind. “Together with ATAP, we want to inspire students to look ahead and get excited about renewables and climate-related fields. Building a diverse, equitable workforce is just one of the many ways we are working to benefit New Jersey communities through our project.” 

The ATAP Foundation serves 400 students per year from Willingboro, Trenton and Camden to empower youth and enhance the community through academics, athletics, awareness and arts.  

"The generosity of Community Offshore Wind will impact nearly 60 students at All Things Are Possible Foundation as they explore STEAM throughout our 10-week Summer Empowerment Experience,” said Dr. Tiffani A. Worthy, CEO and Chairwoman, All Things Are Possible Foundation. "Thank you, Community Offshore Wind, for partnering with us to help young people to discover the possibilities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics." 

The Summer Empowerment Experience program runs from June 20 through August 25 to connect students to educational enrichment activities. For more information on field trips offered or funding, please visit https://www.atapfoundation.org/ or e-mail info@atapfoundation.org.