The Pennsylvania YET project: A Technology based After-School Program
The Youth Engaged in Technology (YET) project is a program that uses technology as a tool to engage young people in learning and contributing. Through YET involvement, youth will enhance their marketable job skills as well as develop leadership skills. In this first year, 9th and 10th grade students will be invited to participate in the after school YET Club. YET club meetings will be held twice a week after school. The major focus of the meetings will be technology such as robotics, GPS/GIS, web page development, and nano-fabrication. Club members will also be participating in community service activities related to technology. The YET program will increase the likelihood that the youth will be successful and have a sense of belonging to their community. YET is a New Communities Project funded by a five-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The YET project is active in 2 sites in Pennsylvania.

• Galeton High School (Potter County)
• Washington High School (Washington County)