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    • Helping Youth See What’s Possible: A New Framework for Career-Connected Learning Beyond the Classroom, STEM Next

    Posted by STEM Next on January 6, 2026

    Afterschool and summer programs provide something schools often can’t: the freedom to explore, experiment, and connect learning to real life without the added pressures of grades or tests. For many youth, these programs are where early sparks of interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) begin to take shape. But interest alone isn’t enough. Without clear guidance or opportunities to see what’s possible, many young people lose momentum before they can fully imagine a future in STEM.

    That’s why STEM Next is excited to share a powerful new tool for programs nationwide: the Career-Connected Learning Framework. Designed specifically for out-of-school-time providers, this framework helps programs embed career awareness, exploration and preparation into their activities in ways that are practical, age-appropriate, and grounded in both research and real-world relevance. Listen to recordings that dive into the strategies for career-connected learning below:

    Visit the Career-Connected Learning Framework.

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