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Will.i.am has launched a £500,000 initiative at the Science Museum in order to help young people who are disaffected and underpriveledged.
The initiative aims to boost the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths for children who are at risk of under-achieving or exclusion, and will see staff from the Science Museum visit Prince's Trust clubs at schools in order to work with them.
Will.i.am donated £500,000 to the Prince's Trust last year, and said about the initiative, "Inspiring young people through science and technology is a powerful tool and I am proud to see my donation to the Prince's Trust being put into action to help engage disadvantaged youth who would not otherwise have access to technology and science education."
He continued, "These workshops are an amazing way to engage disadvantaged youngsters who don't have this sort of access to technology and science otherwise."
Martina Milburn, the Prince's Trust chief executive, added, "A lack of computer literacy can hold young people back and this is damaging their job prospects. Without basic computer skills, young people will not be able to pursue career paths and passions because they can't get a foot in the door.
"With youth unemployment on the rise again, we need to arm our young people with the skills they need in today's tough jobs market. Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are a crucial part of this."
Will.i.am has a not so secret love of science
Last year the Black Eyed Peas star sent his music into outer space with NASA. The track 'Reach For The Stars' (no, not the S Club 7 song) was played on Mars through the Curiosity Rover.
Speaking in a statement about his intergalactic adventures, Will.i.am said the moment will combine his love of "passion for science, technology and space exploration."
The promotion between NASA and Will.i.am saw young science students learning about the progress being made on Mars and the technology used to broadcast a song live from the planet.
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