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today ’ s community issues . The program is a partnership with New Jersey ’ s microbrewery industry , Cureton notes . “ We capitalize on the fact that taverns 250 years ago were where people went to debate the issues of the day . We bring in some very skilled interpreters in period costume to come into these microbreweries and really engage the patrons there in talking about some of those great issues – issues of taxation , of self-determination – all of these things that were hot topics in the American Revolutionary period and still resonate with us today .”
Another reason why RevNJ hopes businesses will join and support the celebrations , says Cureton : “ we hear a lot about how our nation is so divided .” But what she found really inspiring , returning from the America250 gathering the federal commission hosted with almost all 50 states in a room together for two and a half days , was there was “ such a spirit of collegiality and unity in that group of people from all around the nation , excited about this anniversary as a great opportunity to reconnect our communities , reconnect as fellow Americans , and reconnect with those founding ideals of the American Revolution of liberty , of justice , that pursuit of happiness .”
“ We think businesses have a great opportunity to not only be involved in something that ' s going to promote New Jersey and it ’ s unbelievably rich history , but also an initiative that brings people together – that brings our residents and visitors together ,” she adds .
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RevNJ ’ s participation at the America250 Convening of States in July . Left to right : Sara Cureton of NJHC and RevNJ ; Rosie Rios , former United States Treasurer and current Chair of America250 ; and Carrie Fellows of Crossroads of the American Revolution and RevNJ .
Photo : RevNJ
Continued From Page 10 laborative Early Research Translation ( CERT ) seed grants that support ongoing collaborations with industry or community partners . Both the CTR and TITA external advisory boards have members from industry leaders as well as successful startups .
In addition , CTR has started an undergraduate translational research internship program this summer for NJIT students to work with industry partners on applied research projects . These projects provide students exceptional experiential learning and research experience .
William Paterson University Richard J . Helldobler President to school district employees who don ’ t currently hold a license . The program also places WP teacher candidates in partner districts for their clinical practice , allowing them to ‘ earn while they learn ,’ while also serving districts in much-needed employment positions .
The program is supported by the DOL ’ s inaugural Augustus F . Hawkins award , which supports minority-serving institutions that are well positioned to increase diversity among our nation ’ s teacher workforce . While in the program , participants will receive coordinated , personalized services and support with a focus on reducing barriers in teacher candidate recruitment and preparation toward the attainment of teacher licensure , all while placing teacher candidates in high-need school districts and hardto-staff schools in underserved communities . Also , many potential program participants will be adult learners , furthering the State ’ s goal of credentialing more New Jersey residents . The design of William Paterson ’ s T-RAP , unique in New Jersey , will add to the institution ’ s long tradition of connecting first-generation and low-income college students to educational programs that place them on a path to social mobility .
William Paterson has a long and proud tradition of partnering with local communities to benefit their diverse populations and advance the education and professional development of our students . One new and far-reaching example comes from our College of Education , which is implementing an innovative approach to preparing certified teachers through a U . S . Department of Labor Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program ( T-RAP ) in Bloomfield , Clifton , Manchester Regional H . S ., Haledon , Passaic , and Paterson , all high-need school districts .
William Paterson ’ s T-RAP is designed to provide teacher certification opportunities
NJIT ’ s new Center for Translational Research ( CTR ) has started an undergraduate translational research internship program for students to work with industry partners on applied research projects .