In a significant move to enhance educational opportunities and workforce readiness for young people in the Bronx, a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Center is set to rise in the borough, thanks to a $5 million investment secured by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson shared the exciting development on social media, celebrating the project’s potential to reshape the future of Bronx youth.

“We are proud to support a brand new STEAM Center coming to the Bronx!” she wrote.

The center is designed to equip students with hands-on, career-connected learning experiences that bridge academic instruction with real-world job skills. “This center will empower our youth with hands-on, career-connected learning in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math – preparing them for high-demand, high-wage careers,” Gibson emphasized.

Through strategic partnerships with institutions like Montefiore Medical Center and others, students will gain critical exposure to professional environments and develop practical skills aligned with the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.

“Through partnerships with Montefiore Medical Center and others, students will gain real-world experience and skills for the jobs of tomorrow,” Gibson noted.

President Gibson also expressed deep appreciation for the collaborative efforts behind the initiative. “We thank Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for his $5 million investment and extend our gratitude to Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, the School Construction Authority, and all our other dedicated partners for their continued partnership in supporting our scholars.”

The upcoming STEAM Center is expected to be a beacon of opportunity and innovation, offering Bronx students a dynamic platform to discover and develop their talents while preparing them to thrive in the evolving job market.