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SUMMARY:Launch Event: Introducing STEM Next's Launching Futures Toolkit powered by RTX
DESCRIPTION:Aerospace Career Exploration in Afterschool\nThe aerospace economy is growing fast\, and it needs a new generation of young people ready to step into it. That’s why STEM Next is proud to introduce the Launching Futures Toolkit powered by RTX. Created specifically for afterschool and summer programs\, this free resource makes it easy for educators to bring aerospace careers to life. \nJoin us for the official launch of the Launching Futures Toolkit and a first look at what’s ahead for aerospace programming in the field. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nMichael Hernandez\,  Director of Campus Programs\, RTX\nCamsie McAdams\, Director\, Institute for a STEM Ready America at STEM Next\n\nYou’ll hear: \n\nWhy STEM Next and RTX built the toolkit\, and what the aerospace and space economy’s growth means for young people preparing for the future of work\nA walkthrough of the toolkit’s career-connected learning framework\, hands-on activities\, career profiles\, and partnership-building resources\nHow state afterschool networks are already bringing aerospace to life for youth\nWhat’s next: capacity-building opportunities to help your program get started\n\nWho should attend: State afterschool networks\, state intermediaries\, afterschool and summer program leaders\, practitioners\, funders\, and workforce partners. \nRegister below to either join us live or receive a copy of the recording after the event.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/launching-futures-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:World Space Week: Bringing Aerospace Careers to Life Through STEM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Space Week by helping young people discover where an interest in aerospace STEM could take them. In this interactive training\, afterschool and summer educators will explore how hands-on aerospace activities can introduce youth to real-world careers and help them understand the STEM knowledge and skills professionals use every day. \nUsing examples from meteorology\, the basics of flight and aerospace engineering\, participants will learn how to start with an aerospace career and build an engaging activity around it—connecting what youth are doing and learning to the people\, skills and possibilities behind the work. \nDesigned for educators serving youth in grades K–8\, the training will use STEM Next’s Career Framework to help participants create meaningful career-connected learning experiences. Participants will leave with practical strategies\, ready-to-use activity examples and aerospace career profiles they can use during World Space Week and throughout the year to help young people see the possibilities—and themselves—in future STEM careers. Participants will also have an opportunity to win STEM kits or a $100 gift card for their programs.
URL:https://stemnext.org/events/world-space-week-ccl-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Connecting STEM Activities to Careers
DESCRIPTION:How can you make the STEM activities you already use more career-connected? In this interactive webinar\, learn a simple\, repeatable approach for connecting hands-on STEM experiences to the durable skills young people are building and the careers where those skills are used.  \nParticipants will explore practical strategies for embedding career exploration into STEM activities—from identifying relevant careers and workplace skills to designing experiences that help youth see the relevance of their learning and envision future possibilities.  Gain practical tools\, activity ideas\, and strategies for creating STEM experiences that build durable skills\, make careers more visible\, and help youth understand the pathways from what they do today to where they could go tomorrow. Participants will also have an opportunity to win STEM kits or a $100 gift card for their programs.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/connecting-stem-activities-to-careers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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SUMMARY:Bring Career-Connected STEM Activities to Life
DESCRIPTION:Explore STEM Next’s new collection of hands-on\, career-connected STEM activities designed for afterschool. In this interactive webinar\, educators will get familiar with the Out-of-School Time Top Ten Activity Bundle and learn practical tips for bringing the activities to life with youth using common\, low-cost materials. \nParticipants will explore how the activities build durable skills like problem-solving\, collaboration\, creativity\, communication and critical thinking while helping youth make meaningful connections to real-world STEM careers. Participants will leave ready to use the activities in their afterschool and summer programs. Participants will also have an opportunity to win STEM kits or a $100 gift card for their programs.
URL:https://stemnext.org/event/bring-career-connected-stem-activities-to-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Opportunties
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