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SUMMARY:Career-Connected Learning Series: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION: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 dive deep into the first phase of Career Awareness. With our partners at the Museum of Science in Boston\, we will explore curricular resources that are tailored to preschool and kindergarten contexts. Attendees will learn how engineering and career awareness can be integrated into existing activities to support literacy development\, number sense\, creativity\, and collaboration. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nTime: 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT \nAudience: This training is designed for out-of-school time program providers and staff\, including directors\, professional development and quality specialists\, and facilitators. It is also ideal for out-of-school time organizations\, including museum and library staff. \nAttendees who complete the post-training survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 Amazon gift card for their program. \nRegister here.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/career-connected-learning-series-building-engineering-awareness-in-pre-k-and-kindergarten/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Career-Connected Learning Training: Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 4\, 2026\, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT\nFacilitator: Museum of Science\, Boston \nGrades 3-5 | Featuring YES Engineering Rescue Shuttles  \nSTEM 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. Discover how hands-on engineering supports career awareness for youth in grades 3–5. This webinar features the YES Engineering Rescue Shuttles unit and free career resources that help youth build awareness about the skills\, tools\, and decisions professionals make in disaster response and recovery careers—from aeronautical engineers to power plant operators. Educators will leave with free and practical resources for integrating career exploration into engineering activities. \nAttendees who complete the post-training survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a STEM kit for 20 youth.  \nAbout Youth Engineering Solutions \nYouth Engineering Solutions (YES) is the free\, high-quality\, standards-aligned pre-K–8 engineering and computer science curriculum from the Museum of Science‬. Three decades of research and development inform the YES model for engineering learning. Classroom-tested and proven effective\, YES empowers educators to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. By fostering creativity\, collaboration\, and a passion for STEM through hands-on learning\, YES helps students build the skills and confidence to shape their world—both in and beyond the classroom. Explore the YES curriculum.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/career-connected-learning-training-fostering-career-awareness-in-upper-elementary/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Technology: The Science of YOU
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how your smartwatch actually knows your heart rate? Or how engineers design tech that can literally save lives? \nJoin STEM Next and Flight Crew member James on February 10th for an exclusive Career Chat diving deep into the science of the human body and the future of health tech. We’re bringing together a panel of top STEM professionals who spend their days building the next generation of biometrics and heart-monitoring gear. \nWhy you should be there: \n\nThe Inside Scoop: Hear from pros working on the tech that measures how we move\, breathe\, and live.\nTeen-Led Vibes: Our teen moderator will be at the helm\, asking the questions you actually care about.\nCareer Roadmap: Get the “real talk” on how to snag internships and what classes actually matter for a career in health sciences and tech.\nYour Questions\, Answered: This isn’t just a lecture. Drop your questions in the Chat and get live answers from the experts!\n\nThe Details: \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 10th\nTime: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET\nWhere: Virtually on Zoom Webinar\nWho: Teens ready to see where science and tech can take them!
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/the-heart-of-technology-the-science-of-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Chat
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SUMMARY:Career-Connected Learning Series: Durable Skill Development and Career Exploration in Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 18\, 2026\, 2026\, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT\nFacilitator: Museum of Science\, Boston \nGrades 6-8 | Featuring YES Engineering Antivirals Unit \nSTEM 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. With our partners at the Museum of Science in Boston\, out-of-school time providers will see how open-ended problems that invite youth to engineer solutions can foster durable skill development and connect STEM more closely to careers in middle school. This workshop highlights free\, ready-to-use resources that help youth connect the YES Engineering Antivirals challenge to real health careers—from biomedical engineering to nursing—while building skills like collaboration and critical thinking. Educators will leave with downloadable activities and strategies they can use immediately with YES engineering units.  \nAttendees who complete the post-training survey will be entered into a raffle to receive a STEM kit for 20 youth.  \nAbout Youth Engineering Solutions \nYouth Engineering Solutions (YES) is the free\, high-quality\, standards-aligned pre-K–8 engineering and computer science curriculum from the Museum of Science‬. Three decades of research and development inform the YES model for engineering learning. Classroom-tested and proven effective\, YES empowers educators to inspire the next generation of problem solvers. By fostering creativity\, collaboration\, and a passion for STEM through hands-on learning\, YES helps students build the skills and confidence to shape their world—both in and beyond the classroom. Explore the YES curriculum.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/career-connected-learning-series-durable-skill-development-and-career-exploration-in-middle-school/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Careers That Launch Missions: Inside Artemis II with NASA
DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years — is slated to launch in April\, marking a historic step in humanity’s return to deep space. This special STEM Next career chat will feature NASA’s George Gorospe\, Lockheed Martin Corporation’s systems engineer Chelsea Partridge and other professionals working in fields that make the Artemis II and other space missions possible. You’ll hear how they turned their interests into real careers\, what it takes to support missions like Artemis II\, and the many paths that can lead to a future connected to space. \nThis interactive session is your chance to ask questions\, learn about real career pathways with practical advice\, and explore how your skills and passions today could connect to the next generation of missions beyond Earth. \nThe Details: \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 25th\nTime: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST | 3:00PM – 4:00 PM PST\nWhere: Virtually on Zoom Webinar\nWho: Young people curious about the many career pathways in space exploration!
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/careers-that-launch-missions-inside-artemis-ii-with-nasa/
CATEGORIES:Career Chat
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SUMMARY:National AI Literacy Day Made Easy: Launch the Hour of AI with STEM Next & Code.org
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to bring AI to your afterschool program but don’t know where to start? \nSTEM Next & Code.org are teaming up for a free webinar to help you prep for National AI Literacy Day (March 27)! \nIn this interactive learning experience\, educators will gain practical tools to bring hands-on AI learning to classrooms\, afterschool programs\, and summer programs. \nCan’t attend live? You can still register to receive the recording after the event to watch at your convenience.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/national-ai-literacy-day-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:From Enrichment to Economic Mobility: Strengthening Afterschool to Workforce Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join STEM Next and JFF for our latest Learning Hour. This webinar will introduce two core JFF resources: the American Job Quality Study (AJQS) and the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Framework 2.0. Participants will explore how AJQS data on job quality and JFF’s updated\, age- and sector-agnostic WBL Framework can inform stronger\, more intentional roles for out-of-school time (OST) systems inside state and regional workforce ecosystems. \nGrounded in JFF’s definition of quality jobs—jobs that enable workers to meet basic financial needs\, feel safe and respected\, grow skills\, have a voice\, and sustain manageable schedules—participants will connect national insights to the realities of young people’s early work experiences in OST-related and sectors supported by OST programming. They will also work with the four-stage WBL continuum (career awareness\, exploration\, preparation\, and experience) and associated quality indicators (e.g.\, universal access\, personalized mentorship\, financial support\, and collaborative partnership) to assess and strengthen existing OST strategies. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with: \n\nA shared language for job quality and work-based framework they can use with program partners\, participants\, workforce boards\, employers\, and funders.\nA short list of tangible actions each state or network can take in the next 6–12 months to integrate AJQS insights and the WBL Framework into their workforce-facing strategies\, messaging\, and policy advocacy.\n\nCan’t attend live? Register to receive the recording after the event.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/strengthening-afterschool-to-workforce-pathways/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Double Helix: A Blueprint for DNA Day Success
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to make DNA Day engaging\, accessible\, and impactful for your students across learning settings and grade levels. In this practical prep webinar for educators\, we’ll walk you through ready-to-use activities\, free resources\, and simple facilitation tips to help you plan a successful DNA Day experience. \nWhether you’re new to DNA Day or looking to deepen your celebration\, you’ll leave with a clear plan and flexible ideas to spark curiosity about genetics\, health\, and STEM careers\, no advanced science background required.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/unlocking-the-double-helix-a-blueprint-for-dna-day-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Inspire Momentum: A National Gathering for Afterschool Innovators
DESCRIPTION:STEM Next’s Inspire Momentum is a unique new event designed to accelerate delivery of high-quality STEM learning. Because when we work together\, millions of more young people can turn curiosity into power\, possibility\, and pathways to the future. \nJoin us June 15-17\, 2026 in Orlando\n\nInspire momentum where youth\, builders\, and backers get to work together. Join leaders and partners from across the country to examine the trends\, insights\, and innovations shaping the future of STEM learning beyond the school day. \n\nLearn more & register
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/inspire-momentum-a-national-gathering-for-afterschool-innovators/
LOCATION:Caribe Royale Orlando\, 8101 World Center Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convening
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