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STEM Next Opportunity Fellows

Through the STEM Next Opportunity Fellows Network, experts contribute their knowledge, skills and expertise to support government agencies in expanding access to STEM education, workforce development and out-of-school-time learning.

Strengthening STEM Opportunities

STEM Next Opportunity Fellows add essential capacity within federal and state systems to support the systems change needed to expand out-of-school-time STEM learning for more young people. Fellows focus on maximizing opportunities and removing barriers so that more youth can participate in high-quality STEM experiences. Fellows serve for up to four years, gaining hands-on experience while receiving training and ongoing support from STEM Next, including access to a national network of STEM and informal education leaders. Through their placements, Fellows:

Start or support critical initiatives in out-of-school time, STEM, and workforce development.
Respond to urgent opportunities to strengthen STEM and out-of-school time learning.
Build channels of communication between agencies and local programs so that communities are better connected to resources and opportunities.
Share information about funding and effective practices that help afterschool and summer programs thrive.