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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
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