New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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Afterschool Conversations: September 2025
Afterschool Conversations (Monthly Zoom) Join afterschool and OST professionals from across New Jersey for an hour of connection, ideas, and resource-sharing. Each month we tackle timely topics, swap strategies, and strengthen our statewide network — all in a supportive, interactive space. Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay growing. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s5_cC2jzRp2gkZ3zq_Wyzw#/registration ...
Afterschool Conversations: October Meeting
Afterschool Conversations (Monthly Zoom) Join afterschool and OST professionals from across New Jersey for an hour of connection, ideas, and resource-sharing. Each month we tackle timely topics, swap strategies, and strengthen our statewide network — all in a supportive, interactive space. Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay growing. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s5_cC2jzRp2gkZ3zq_Wyzw#/registration ...
Youth Mental Health First Aid (Day 1 of 2)
The Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification course empowers participants to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18. This valuable training supports staff, benefits the young people they serve, and promotes the well-being of the entire community. Spaces are limited; register today to secure your… ...
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- NJSACCs New Nutritional Newsletter
🥕🧠 NJSACC’s NEW Nutritional Newsletter Brings Nourishment for Growing Minds Welcome to NJSACC’s Nutrition in Afterschool: Newsletter NJSACC’s NEW Nutritional Newsletter Brings Nourishment for Growing Minds WESTFIELD, NJ — SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 — By Kandece Francis, Quality Support Coordinator Kandece Francis is NJSACC’s Quality Support Coordinator. In this role, she provides support to the NJSACC 21CCLC grantees as well as NJSACC staff in managing day-to-day operations through event support, database management, communication, and general office support.… - STEM Next Opportunity Fund (September 2025 Moonshot)
🚀 September Highlights from the Asset Package Back-to-School Launch Event: Career-Connected Learning Beyond the ClassroomJoin STEM Next on Wednesday, September 10 at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT for a national back-to-school launch event spotlighting Career-Connected Learning: A Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. Register here. Get Ready for World Space Week (October 6–10)As an official partner of World Space Week Association, STEM Next is excited to share a new World Space Week toolkit, a… - 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month
NJSACC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. You can too. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September. Top National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources: 4 Crafts for National Hispanic Heritage Month 10 Inspiring Latinas Who’ve Made History A Month of Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for…