Mercer County Community College, James Kerney Campus
North Broad and Academy Streets
Trenton, NJ 08608
Telephone: 609-586-4800
Fax: 609-394-8167
Dr. Beverly Richardson, Provost

Educational Talent Search
Time: School year
Head: Bernadette Amato
Description: Educational Talent Search provides academic assistance to Trenton-area students; i.e., tutoring, SAT Prepara- tion, career decision-making
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, employment- related
Age range: 12 years and older
Staff: Full-time and part-time outreach counselors
Current number: 860
In session: October through May
Day/time: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Kenneth Rodgers, Assistant Director, at 609-586-4800 ext. 6677

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Time: School year
Head: Donald Davis, Director, Youth College
Description: Exposure to college-level courses offered to Trenton High School students.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural, employment- related
Age range: 10th through 12th grades
Staff: Assistant director
Current number: 27
In session: September through June (by semester)
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Donald Davis, Director, Youth College, at 609-586-4800 ext. 6657

Project S.M.I.L.E. Programs
Time: School year/Summer
Head: Grace A. Coleman, Director
Description: Academic instruction, tutoring, self- development, student/parent life- skills, culturally enriching trips.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, cultural
Age range: 4th through 8th grade
Staff: Host institution, certified teachers
Capacity: 174
Current number: 174
In session: Year around (July and August; October through May)
Day/time: School year: Saturday & after school, 3:00 to 5:30 pm; summer: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Grace A. Coleman, Director, at 609-586-4800 ext. 6579

Upward Bound
Time: All year
Head: Donald Davis, Director, Youth College
Description: Remedial and college level instruc- tion, tutoring, SAT preparation, academic career, college, personal counseling; six-week summer program with employment opportunities.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic
Age range: 9th through 12th grade
Staff: Teachers, counselors, tutors
Capacity: 80
Current number: 80 Boys: 20 Girls: 60
In session: Year around
Day/time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: None
Contact: Wayne P. Murray, Assistant Director, at 609-586-4800 ext. 6656

Youth Corps
Time: All year
Head: Lynn B. Coopersmith, Director, Adult Education and Training
Description: Youth Corps gives high school drop- outs a second chance to complete their high school education and gain experience through community service. This program offers GED preparation, employability, and life- skills instruction; personal and career counseling; and guidance in getting a job or enrolling in further education.
Area served: All Trenton
Type: Academic, employment-related
Age range: 9th through 12th grade
Staff: Masters-level teachers, social worker, counselor, and job developers
Capacity: 60 Boys: 30 Girls: 30
Current number: 60
In session: Time: All year
Day/time: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Fee: None, a small stipend is awarded depending on number of community hours served.
Contact: Elaine Dembe, Youth Corps Coordinator, at 609-586-4800 ext. 6532