Want real-world advice on implementing YES engineering units? Join us for a fast-paced, story-rich webinar with classroom educators who’ve run YES in their schools. They’ll share which units they chose, how they prepped and organized materials, what facilitation moves kept students engaged, and the impact they saw in student collaboration, confidence, and problem-solving. Sign up here.

Hear from professionals in the tech industry on their various career journeys! Join Girls Who Code for an engaging discussion where experienced tech professionals will share insights into their career journeys and discuss current trends in the industry. Whether you’re interested in tech as a career path, or want to explore it as a potential […]

Join Every Hour Counts on Thursday, October 30 from 2-3pm ET for a conversation exploring key findings from the Power of Us Workforce Survey, a national study led by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation. With responses from more than 10,000 youth-serving professionals, this cross-sector survey offers a first-of-its-kind look at the […]

The School Breakfast Program plays a vital role in supporting both student health and academic success by ensuring that every child starts the day with the nutrition they need to learn and thrive. Grounded in science-based nutrition standards, school breakfasts promote healthy growth and development, while also supporting school attendance, improving classroom behavior, and enhancing […]

For many youth, afterschool and summer programs are where sparks of interest in science, technology, engineering, and math begin.  To help programs turn that interest into career pathways, STEM Next created the Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. The Framework helps programs explicitly embed career connections into their activities in ways that are practical, […]

Complete our interest form for a chance to network with tech industry professionals! If you are aged 18 - 26 and interested in elevating your early career tech journey, you are eligible to participate in Upskill Series! We are excited to offer this opportunity to our early career community. Speed Networking is a powerful way […]

Statehouses are driving the next wave of STEM innovation—from AI in classrooms to new funding models for career-connected learning and urgent action on teacher recruitment. Get insights from emerging state networks leading workforce partnerships, K-12 alignment, and real-world career pathways. Discover what these shifts mean for your ecosystem and how to position for success in […]

Building Career Bridges in Afterschool                       Afterschool and summer programs play an important role in preparing young people for future careers by offering flexible and engaging learning beyond the classroom. Join STEM Next and Jobs for the Future for a webinar introducing Building Bridges with […]

2025 NMSU Learn-A-Palooza                       Event Schedule 9:00 - 10:00 am: NMSU Homecoming Parade on University Drive 10:00 am: Learn-A-Palooza kick-off at the Corbett Ceter Outdoor Stage 10:00 - 1:00 pm: Vist the indoor and outdoor Learn-A-Palooza games, activities, and info booths! Plus enjoy free food, Kona Ice, […]

Help us get the word out about a new, FREE out-of-school-time NASA STEM curriculum and earn a $200 stipend for full participation! Monday, November 10 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Includes lunch! Location: Explora Science Center & Children’s Museum 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 Seats are Limited. Apply Now! tinyurl.com/PLANETS-ABQ   Gain hands-on […]

Career-Connected Learning Training: Engaging Families and Communities Part 1 Date: November 12, 2025 Time: 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Families and communities play a vital role in helping young people see STEM as part of their future. In this training session, attendees will explore STEM Next’s Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers, […]

What can global perspectives teach us about service-learning? In this engaging Thought Leader Panel, explore how cultures and communities worldwide are reimagining service-learning to be more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven. Through real-world examples and interactive dialogue, you'll gain practical tools and fresh insights to elevate your own programs—whether local or global. Register

ACRES Training: Math Games and Fluency Activities                         Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2025, 3–4 p.m. E T / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitators: ACRES Description: Come engage in fluency math games and activities that support youth in learning math facts and becoming fluent in computation […]

Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero!  Register

Welcome to the Policy Pulse! Every second Friday at noon ET, Afterschool Alliance Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next. Submit your questions in advance so we know […]

Join us for activities exploring artificial intelligence for young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register

Join Girls Who Code for this workshop to hear from multiple tech companies share best practices when job searching! Want to learn more? We recommend viewing our resources under ‘Job Search Tips & Tricks' in Upskill with GWC through IBM SkillsBuild. If you have any questions regarding this event, please check out some of our FAQs below […]

In this follow-up session to the first Engaging Families and Communities training, attendees will focus on building community partnerships that bring STEM careers to life. Participants will learn how to connect with role models, professionals using STEM in everyday jobs, and hubs like libraries and museums. Attendees will leave with practical approaches for engaging local partners and […]

Keeping your OST program thriving beyond a grant? Easier said than done. In this second session of our Sustainability Series, we’re diving deeper into what it really takes to build lasting impact through strong partnerships, smart planning, and a vision for the long haul. Missed Part 1? No worries! You can catch up anytime on […]

Join Girls Who Code as they wrap up the first Upskill Series with Dr. Tarika Barrett! If you have any questions regarding this event, please check out some of our FAQs below or here for additional questions. If you are aged 18 - 26 and interested in elevating your early career tech journey, you are eligible to […]

Please join EdFunders OST Impact Group on the third Friday of every month 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PT. Register once for the series and join as your schedule allows. You will receive the Zoom info upon registration and one day before each program. Next meeting is November 21, 12-1PM […]

Supporting AI Education in Out-of-School Time Spaces                        Date: November 25, 2025  1-2PM ET / 10 - 11 AM PT Facilitators: National Girls Collaborative Project Description: Join the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) and experts from the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and education to […]