Every afternoon holds the possibility to build, invent & discover. STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2023-2027
STEM learning should be everywhere and for everyone
But for the 74 million school age children in the U.S., that’s not a reality
For young people, 80% of learning happens outside the classroom.
Afterschool and summer programs are powerful, proven settings for youth to explore, develop and apply STEM skills.
THAT’S WHY WE’RE DOUBLING DOWN ON WHAT WORKS AND SETTING A BIG GOAL:
20 Million
More Youth
Our national initiatives lean into existing infrastructure to infuse STEM into 100,000+ local afterschool and summer programs nationally and reach millions of youth.
With 20+ years of building the field of STEM in out-of-school time and decades of research, STEM Next sparks innovation to create an equitable, sustainable STEM ecosystem for all
Our work ensures informal educators have the resources, support, mentorship, and actionable guidance they need to deliver high-quality, hands-on STEM learning.
Let's prepare youth for the future of work
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 65% of today’s students will grow up having careers that do not exist yet. Because the world is changing rapidly – we’re fueling career exploration and building transferable skills across industries and sectors.
Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
Math & Computational Thinking
AI, Space & Emerging Frontiers
Climate & Science
STEM learning fuels
workforce readiness for millions of youth.
Collective impact investments power big leaps by providing training, consultation, planning, tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, cross-state peer exchanges and curated curriculum that build the capacity of the out-of-school time field.
Learn more & join us in Engaging Learners Everywhere
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Inspiring 20 million more youth with STEM learning opportunities by 2027