The Innovation Squad: Hoboken, Jersey City Youth Learn Design and Video Skills

Hoboken, NJ - Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and The Macallan Group have announced the launch of a new internship and mentoring partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County.

According to a company news release, the bi-weekly youth internship program – called “The Innovation Squad” – is STEM-based and focuses on design, programming, robotics, and video production.

The program, funded by Mack-Cali, will include 12 children per session. Throughout the course, the children, along with their mentors, will learn to operate robots, build a website, design a logo, learn about branding, create a storyboard and script and produce a movie.

The 8- to 12-year-olds from Hoboken and Jersey City will also learn about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drones, and make a movie highlighting their experience that will be shown to the public at the end of the program.

“Through this partnership we are proud to give these kids hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, applications, and products that will, hopefully, inspire them as they mature into young adults,” said Mitchell Rudin, Mack-Cali chief executive officer.

“STEM education is absolutely essential and ensuring that kids are exposed to these concepts at a young age will help put them on the right path for many years to come,” said Gary Greenberg, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County executive director.

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