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: 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. Register To Join In ...
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… ...
Youth Mental Health First Aid (Day 2 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… ...
Lights On Afterschool
On October 23, 2025, thousands of events across the country will celebrate afterschool’s impact. We urge New Jersey programs to join in. Whether through an open house, student showcase, resource fair, or creative celebration, every event makes a statement: ➡️ Register your event today: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm Together, we can show policymakers and the public that afterschool… ...
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- BGCC STEM Conference 2025
Exposure to Careers in STEM Fields and Potential Mentors Thursday, November 6, 20258:30am – 1:00pm@ Spruce Street Clubhouse 1040 Spruce St Lawrence, NJ 08648 Students attend three (3) 45 minute workshops, plus a career panel on STEM related topics. Exposure to the possibility of careers in STEM fields and potential mentors. Information about post-secondary career pathways and course work that may be available in high school and in college. The STEM Conference is for students in grades… - What Is Know About Summer Learning
Study Captures What’s Known About Summer Learning Extensive research has shown that summer provides young people with a range of support including mentoring, engaging activities, nutritious meals, and more. And quality summer learning programs continue to emerge as a key strategy to support students academically, whether to recover lost learning, stay on track throughout the summer, or to get ahead. A new Wallace-funded publication from RAND and two of the nation’s leading researchers on summer… - Pack With Resources To Inspire!
Did You Catch This Great Stream? This back-to-school launch event for the Career-Connected Learning Framework was a powerful convening of leaders from across the out-of-school-time (OST), STEM education and workforce development fields exploring how to expand career-connected learning opportunities for young people. If you weren’t able to join live—or if you’d like to revisit the discussion—you can now watch the full event recording below. View Recording Download the Framework PDF MGM October: Trainings click here…