Project Next Generation (PNG)

PNG is an initiative started by Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White. The grant program is designed to mentor pre-teens, empower them with life skills, and introduce students to new technology. Funding for the project was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of the Secretary of State, Jesse White, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Check out the pages for each year’s PNG program:

2022 – Engineering and Design Remake

2021 – Fun With Science and Technology

2019 – The Makers Club

2018 – Silhouette

2018 – Makey Makey

2018 – Squishy Circuits

2017 – Fun With Robotics

2017 – Veterans History Project

2016 – Robotics University

2015 – Flight University