Afterschool programs play a major role in providing meaningful science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences to diverse groups of youth. These subjects help students succeed in school and prepare them for careers that are driving global economic growth.

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Because that’s when 80% of learning happens for kids.
For 54 million kids in the U.S., every afternoon holds the possibility to build, invent and discover.
As technology reshapes the workforce, opportunity is growing fastest for workers fluent in STEM skills like data literacy, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. Yet too many young people lack meaningful exposure to careers or chances to build these skills in real-world settings. What America’s youth needs now is widespread access to hands-on learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom — with high-quality experiences designed to help them discover their passions, build durable skills, and connect to real career pathways.
Reposted STEM Next - Published - July 2026
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