Jersey City, HCST y LSC alcanzan el acuerdo para construir SciTech Public High School
Ciudad de Jersey City, condado de Hudson, escuelas de tecnología del condado de hudson y el centro de ciencias de la libertad anuncian un acuerdo formal para avanzar en SciTech…
Ciudad de Jersey City, condado de Hudson, escuelas de tecnología del condado de hudson y el centro de ciencias de la libertad anuncian un acuerdo formal para avanzar en SciTech
Scity Public School, con el objetivo de ser la principal escuela secundaria pública en la construcción del país para comenzar a finales de este año con una resolución aprobada por la ciudad, el condado y la HCIA durante la semana del 3/22; $5 millones de donación coincidente dirigida por Laura y John Overdeck Pave Way para la escuela secundaria
JERSEY CITY – El ejecutivo del condado de Hudson, Tom DeGise, la Junta de Escuelas Tecnológicas del condado Hudson y el Liberty Science Center han firmado un memorando de entendimiento formal para comenzar la construcción de la escuela secundaria pública de SciTech Scity con el obstáculo final antes de que la construcción comience a ser aprobada por la Junta Comisionada del Condado y el Ayuntamiento durante la semana del 22 de marzo en sus respectivas agendas legislativas.
The public-private partnership is a shared agreement on the design, financing, construction, and programming for a new world-class, science-focused Liberty Science Center High School, located within SciTech Scity. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Hudson County Improvement Authority (HCIA) is designated to manage the project and coordinate with the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST), the operating authority for the public county magnet high school, with shared financial cost between county government, city government, Liberty Science Center, and philanthropic donors.
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“Al asociarse con el Condado, estamos creando una oportunidad sin precedentes para cientos de estudiantes cada año al interrumpir el status quo y actuar como un catalizador para promover futuros científicos, inventores y empresarios en un entorno único que se convertirá en un destino buscado para la inspiración y la innovación”, dijo el alcalde.
Fulop. “Liberty Science Center High School será un activo clave entrelazado en todo lo que SciTech Scity ofrecerá con pasantías, innovadores, empresarios y científicos que se unen para crear un centro de aprendizaje y creación”.
“Hudson County is home to some of our state’s most talented students, and we are committed to providing them with the innovative and creative educational resources they need to achieve success,” said Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise. “The school at SciTech Scity will undoubtedly expose our students to opportunities they would not otherwise have and I’m excited to soon see students walking the halls of this state-of-the-art facility.”
The planned 30-acre innovation campus, a “mini city of the future”, will be a technological hub for students, innovators, entrepreneurs, and scientists working together to create a community for learning and innovation. The City of Jersey City donated 12.5 acres to SciTech Scity and will provide $2 million annually in financial assistance for school operating costs. Under the MOU, Liberty Science Center will contribute nearly $3.5 million for the construction of the project.
“From the earliest days of dreaming up SciTech Scity, a state-of-the-art science high school has always been an anchor component,” says Paul Hoffman, President and CEO of Liberty Science Center and SciTech
Scity. “Thanks to this agreement, it will now become a reality and benefit students across the county.”
La escuela de última generación se construirá junto al Liberty Science Center en Jersey City para ofrecer clases de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM) centradas en habilidades para 400 estudiantes de ciencias y ciencias.
Talentosos estudiantes de secundaria en grados 9-12 que también aprovecharán un programa de educación laboral alrededor de las 200+ empresas de tecnología y emprendedores que llamarán a SciTech Scity hogar.
Hasta la fecha, LSC ha recaudado $30 millones en donaciones filantrópicas para el campus de innovación, incluyendo $5 millones específicamente para la escuela secundaria pública a través de una generosa donación de Laura y John Overdeck.
“Ever since Thomas Edison’s light bulb, New Jersey has been famous for scientific innovation and the brilliant people who make it happen,” said Laura Overdeck. “Thanks to the foresight of LSC and the leadership of Jersey City and Hudson County, this new high school will provide our students a whole new trajectory for learning that prepares them for cutting-edge STEM careers.”
LSC plans to break ground on SciTech Scity in 2021 and open the first phase, including the Edge Works incubator, in 2023. Edge Works will provide nearly 100,000 square feet of research labs, private studios, open workspaces, and a conference center. Also onsite will be Scholars Village, a residential component for innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and their families.
As per the resolution, HCST will consult with the Liberty Science Center on program development, curriculum, and hiring of staff.
“The Hudson County Schools of Technology is proud to partner with Jersey City and the Liberty Science Center to foster creative and unique learning experiences for our students,” said Superintendent Amy Lin- Rodriguez. “The vision for this school mirrors our district’s mission to provide students with opportunities to succeed beyond the classroom and we look forward to continue working collaboratively with our partners throughout the remainder of this process.”
Information about SciTech Scity can be found at SciTechScity.com. Donations can be made here or by contacting Christine Arnold Schroeder at cschroeder@lsc.org.
The founding sponsors of SciTech Scity include Frank J. Guarini, David Barry, EY, Verizon, Bank of America, Joe and Millie Williams, and the city of Jersey City. The major supporters of Liberty Science Center High School include John and Laura Overdeck, the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation, Josh and Judy Weston, Millie and Joe Williams, PSE&G, and Susan Keating and Norm Worthington.
History of SciTech Scity Development:
The idea of SciTech Scity began in 2015 when Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency awarded Liberty Science Center the redevelopment rights to 12.5 acres of land adjacent to LSC and Liberty State Park. Mayor Fulop challenged LSC CEO Paul Hoffman to develop a project that would be transformative for the region and further strengthen New Jersey as a leader in scientific and technological innovation.
SciTech Scity now consists of 30 acres of land. It is a truly unique endeavor that aims to build a campus (or “mini-city”) for people and companies who come together to invent a better future for us all.
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