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    • November 2025

    • Wed 12
      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

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Engaging Families and Communities Part 1

      Featured November 12, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      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, with a focus on Family and Community Engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies to involve parents, caregivers, and community partners in … Continued

    • Thu 13

      ACRES Training: Math Games and Fluency Activities

      November 13, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      Come engage in fluency math games and activities that support youth in learning math facts and becoming fluent in computation while having fun in the process! This is a free, LIVE, virtual workshop that will last 45 minutes. For more information email acres@mmsa.org. To register, go to ACRES 2025 workshops 

    • Wed 19
      Career-Connected Learning Training: Engaging Families and Communities Part II Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Engaging Families and Communities Part II

      Featured November 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      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 … Continued

    • Tue 25
      A smiling woman wearing a virtual reality headset sits at a desk with digital graphs and the Earth projected beside her. Text reads: Supporting AI Education in Out-of-School Time Spaces, November 25, 2025, 10:00 AM PT. Register.

      Supporting AI Education in Out-of-School Time Spaces

      November 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      Virtual

      Date: November 25, 2025 1-2PM ET / 10 - 11 AM PT Facilitators: National Girls Collaborative Project Join the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) and experts from the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and education to gain the confidence and actionable tools you need to prepare youth for an increasingly AI-driven world! AI education in … Continued

    • December 2025

    • Tue 2
      Five professionals stand around a table, collaborating on documents, with text promoting a virtual AI workshop for jobseekers scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 11:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM ET.

      From Guide to Practice: Get Better Results for Jobseekers with AI: A Virtual Workshop Session

      December 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Virtual

      December 2, 2025 11:00-12:30pm PT / 2:00-3:30pm ET In a new hands-on workshop, built on the principles of Jobs for the Future’s “Generative AI: A How-To Guide for Career Coaches,” … Continued

    • Thu 18
      Promotional graphic titled “The Power of Stories” featuring authors Terysa Ridgeway, Dr. Gaby A. González, and Kim Collazo, with event info for December 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

      The Power of Stories

      December 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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      December 18, 2025 10:00-11:00am PT / 1:00-2:00pm ET  Meet talented authors creating stories that matter! Join NGCP for an interactive conversation with writers who are inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and … Continued

    • January 2026

    • Wed 21
      A young girl with face paint plays with robot toys on a table at an event. Text on the left promotes a STEM Next training about engineering for Pre-K and Kindergarten, held on Jan. 21, 2026, facilitated by the Museum of Science, Boston.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten

      Featured January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      STEM Next is accelerating our efforts to advance career-connected learning in afterschool and summer learning programs with our Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. In this training, we will … Continued

    • February 2026

    • Wed 4
      A child holding a NASA bag stands in a group, while text on a blue background promotes a STEM event: “Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary” by the Museum of Science, Boston, on February 4, 2026, for grades 3–5.

      Career-Connected Learning Training: Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary

      Featured February 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      Date: February 4, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 3-5 | Featuring YES Engineering Rescue Shuttles  STEM Next is accelerating our efforts … Continued

    • Wed 18
      Three middle school boys work on a hands-on science project in a classroom. Text promotes a STEM Next event on durable skill development, held by the Museum of Science, Boston, for grades 6–8 on Feb. 18, 2026.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Durable Skill Development and Career Exploration in Middle School

      Featured February 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Date: February 18, 2026, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 6-8 | Featuring YES Engineering Antivirals Unit STEM Next is accelerating our … Continued

    • March 2026

    • Wed 18
      Digital flyer for a webinar by STEM Next and Hour of AI, featuring a smiling girl using a laptop. Text details a free educator webinar on AI literacy, held Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST.

      National AI Literacy Day Made Easy: Launch the Hour of AI with STEM Next & Code.org

      Featured March 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      Are you looking to bring AI to your afterschool program but don't know where to start? STEM Next & Code.org are teaming up for a free webinar to help you … Continued

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