On a recent Saturday, County Executive Brian M. Hughes stopped by to say hello to Mercer County 4-H leaders and volunteers from Bristol Myers-Squibb, who since 2013, have partnered to engage more than 600 Trenton area youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities one Saturday per month throughout the school year.
The program, Tomorrow’s Innovators, builds awareness and interest in science and engineering while providing many opportunities for youth to develop and practice STEM skills alongside caring and supportive mentors.
Mercer County 4-H Program Associate, Rodrigo Sanchez Hernandez, is the day-to-day director of this initiative. He designs the curriculum and trains the BMS volunteers each month to prepare them for their role in working with the students.
The program is at the Mercer County Extension headquarters at 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing. To get involved in Mercer County 4-H Club as a participant or a volunteer, or to learn more about 4-H’s exciting programs and services, visit https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/