Help spread the word! @VOXROXATL is seeking youth to complete their annual #voxteensurvey to share insight around teen mental health. Responses will inform adults who work with youth! Participants may choose to enter to win a $100 gift card! Check it out: surveymonkey.com/r/Z5LR7ZF.

💡 #LightsOnAfterschool is next week! Communities across the country are getting ready to celebrate the important role afterschool programs play in supporting youth and families. Find an event near you and join the celebration: afterschoolalliance.org/loaF….

Digital Wellness in OST: Helping Youth Thrive IRL & Online Explore youth-centered approaches to digital wellness and activities that help young people reflect on their online experiences during this free virtual training! Oct. 29 | 3–3:45 PM ET Register: bit.ly/4s8LA2m

Big ideas; small time commitment! Join our virtual Lunch & Learn: Positive Behavior Strategies That Work to explore ways to understand youth behavior, build connections and encourage positive interactions in #OST programs. Nov. 11 | 12 PM EST Register: bit.ly/4jioROV

💡 #LightsOnAfterschool is a time to celebrate the power and impact of afterschool programs—and the facts help tell the story! Make the case for #afterschool in #Georgia with our fact sheets and reports. Print and share them during your celebration: afterschoolga.org/lights-on-….

Invite your legislators to see #afterschool in action! A site visit offers a firsthand look at how programs support youth, families and communities. Explore this step-by-step guide to planning and hosting a successful site visit: bit.ly/4ykNr5m. #AfterschoolWorks

Help shape the future of professional learning for #Georgia's #OST workforce! Join GSAN's LMS Pilot to explore online trainings, resources and micro-learnings while providing feedback to improve the experience for others. bit.ly/46gbw1T

Youth Work Method Regional Training Explore practical strategies to make homework time more engaging, strengthen academic support and encourage youth participation! 📅 October 22 | 9 am–1 pm 📍 Atlanta, GA Register: bit.ly/3TZMj9q

Know a teen passionate about #STEM? 🚀 Encourage them to apply for @STEMNext's 2027 Flight Crew! Youth ages 13–18 can share their STEM stories, build leadership skills and advocate for more learning opportunities. Apply by October 29: stemnext.org/flight-crew

Is your organization ready to launch or strengthen a #21stCCLC program? Explore @georgiadeptofed's Program Readiness Assessment Tool and on-demand webinar series to evaluate capacity, identify gaps and plan next steps: bit.ly/4dGMvkv.

What does quality look like in #afterschool programs? Join us October 20 at 12 pm ET for Raising the Bar: An Introduction to ASYD Standards! Explore practical ways to strengthen program quality and support youth success. Register: bit.ly/4hZzRyp

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! @FreeYourFeelsGA's toolkit includes resources to help adults promote environments where every young person feels supported and safe: freeyourfeels.org/bullying. #FreeYourFeels #StopBullying

A strong #STEM workforce starts with strong OST professionals. @NIOSTnews offers two issue briefs exploring strategies for recruiting AND retaining a high-quality #OST STEM workforce. Explore the briefs: bit.ly/4y5g4DG.

💡 #LightsOnAfterschool is October 22! Join programs across the country for the nation’s largest celebration of afterschool and all it does for young people. Sign up for free posters, planning tips & more from @afterschool4all: 3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup.

🚀 New resource from @STEMNext! The free Launching Futures Toolkit helps #afterschool and summer educators connect young people with aerospace careers through ready-to-use, career-connected resources. stemnext.org/launching-futur… | #WorldSpaceWeek

Make career exploration hands-on! 🔬 @STEMNext has 10 FREE afterschool #STEM activities designed to help young people explore STEM skills and career possibilities. Check them out: bit.ly/4Aq2fCg.

Help youth explore careers in health and life sciences with the Eyes on Health Toolkit from @STEMNext. Find hands-on activity bundles, educator guides, and career profiles that connect STEM learning to real-world careers and skills: bit.ly/4h4Ndc0.

Know a young person in #Georgia who is passionate about STEM? Applications for the 2027 @STEMNext Flight Crew are open to youth ages 13–18 with #afterschool and summer STEM experience. Apply by Oct. 29: bit.ly/4xPaYvz #STEMNext #FlightCrew

Build more #literacy into your #afterschool program with FREE resources from @CoxCampus! Explore instructional videos, guided activities and more to help you create engaging literacy experiences for young people. Find resources for your program: coxcampus.org.

JFF's Possible Futures career exploration curriculum offers free, open-source activities for #afterschool and #summerlearning programs to help learners develop employability skills, explore STEM occupations and more: jff.org/idea/possible-future….