@IgniteMN

A statewide network dedicated to ensuring all MN Youth have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities #AfterschoolSuccess

 Minnesota, USA
igniteafterschool.org
Joined January 2014
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Registration is still open for Presenter & Vendor! Interested in presenting a workshop or hosting a resource table/vendor space? There are still spots available. Reserve your Spot Today: shorturl.at/vs7D5 #YouthWork #YouthWorkers #CommunityConnection #NonprofitEvents
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💡3 DAYS AWAY!💡 Lights On Afterschool is This Week Oct 22, 2026! 3 ways you can celebrate: 💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 🎨 Get creative with lightbulb artwork 📍 Find and attend a local LoA event 💛Join the movement! 🔗 shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool #LOA2026
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Young people deserve opportunities to connect, build skills, find mentors, and thrive in real life. Join the Fund IRL Minnesota Coalition to help ensure youth well-being remains a priority. Sign up & Join the Coalition: shorturl.at/6u1jW #FundIRLMN #AfterschoolMatters #MN
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💡 1 WEEK AWAY! 💡 Join communities nationwide for the Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration! 3 ways to celebrate: 💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge 🎨 Get creative with lightbulbs 📍 Find a local Lights On Afterschool event shorturl.at/Xvnhn #LightsOnAfterschool
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Young people deserve opportunities to thrive both online and offline. Ignite Afterschool is proud to share this effort to help ensure Minnesota invests in youth well-being. Learn more and sign the petition: 🔗 igniteafterschool.org/fund-i… #FundIRL #Afterschool #MinnesotaYouth
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Ignite Afterschool retweeted
Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4allOct 14
Meta has agreed to pay $17.1 billion to settle claims about the mental health harms of social media use—and the settlement names afterschool programs as a recommended use of the funds. We've compiled resources to help advocates seize this opportunity: bit.ly/3W0fZnm
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Know a teen passionate about STEM and ready to inspire others? 📣 Help spread the word to teens, families, educators, and community partners! 📅 Applications open through Oct 29, 2026. 🔗 Learn more and apply: stemnext.org/flight-crew/app… #STEMNext #FlightCrew
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The 2026 Community in Nature Prize Challenge is open! Participating programs can win: • Three 1st-place: $5,000 • Three 2nd-place: $3,000 • Six 3rd-place: $1,000 Due Dec 10th, 2026. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/4yto9TE #CommunityInNatureChallenge #STEMNext
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Ignite Afterschool retweeted
Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4allOct 13
Yeah! ✨ We’re so excited to have Grammy-winning artist @Usher back for the 3rd year in a row as honorary chair of Lights On Afterschool—a nationwide day of action celebrating the impact of afterschool programs on October 22nd. Learn more and get involved: bit.ly/3W3zF9U
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PARTNERS Youth Worker Conference2026 Registration Still Open! 📅 Nov 17, 2026 | 9AM–3:30PM 📍 Humphrey Conference Center, Minneapolis 🎟️ Free admission | Lunch provided | In person Register today! shorturl.at/1UmCf
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Registration Still Open! Come ready to connect, plan, and kick off a new year of continuous program improvement! 📍East Metro Kick-Off | October 9th 2026 Wellstone Center | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Register Now: igniteafterschool.org/M
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🌱Green Careers Training: Jobs with Trees, Turf & Plants in Cities! Explore career opportunities in urban green careers. 📅Oct. 10–16, 2026 🕙10 AM–3 PM 📍 RATC, 1200 Plymouth Ave. N, Minneapolis Questions? Contact [email protected] Help Spread the word.
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Minnesota may receive $214.4M–$306.7M over 10 years from the Meta settlement. Ignite Afterschool is calling for those dollars to be invested in youth. Learn More & Get Involved Here: igniteafterschool.org/fund-i… #FundIRLMN
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Registration still open for the M3 CPI Cycle Kick-Off 2026! Join virtually or in person to dig into Making Meaning with Multiple Data Sets with fellow afterschool programs. Register Now: igniteafterschool.org/M3 Questions? Contact Devin at [email protected]
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Share your expertise with the field. The NAA27 Call for Presenters is now open. If your work is moving young people and programs forward, we encourage you to submit. Proposals are due Oct 19th, 2026 Learn more and submit: na.eventscloud.com/eSites/88… #NAA27 #BuiltToLastReadyToRise
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Save the date for NAA27 Join more than 1,500 afterschool and youth development professionals Mar 14–17, 2027, at Denver, Col, as NAA celebrates 40 years of impact Built to Last. Ready to Rise. See you in Denver. Learn more: na.eventscloud.com/website/9… #NAA27 #BuiltToLastReadyToRise
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Young people deserve a say in their future! Ignite Afterschool is hosting Fund IRL Youth Listening Sessions. Want to host? Reach out to our team today! 📩 Faithangel: [email protected] Rain: [email protected] Darian: [email protected] #FundIRL
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🚀 Kick off a new year of Continuous Program Improvement (CPI)! 📍 West Metro: Oct. 2 | 10 AM–12 PM 💻 Virtual: Oct. 7 | 10 AM–12 PM 📍 East Metro: Oct. 9 | 10 AM–12 PM Choose the session that works best for you and kick off the year strong! igniteafterschool.org/events
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Northside High School Students! NorthPoint’s paid Health Advocate Internship is now accepting applications! 📅 December 2026–October 2027 ✨ No experience required! 👥 Up to 8 students ⏰ Apply by October 30 at 5 PM 🔗 More info & Apply Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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As a proud NAA Affiliate, Ignite invite our members to connect, learn, strengthen their leadership, and return inspired for what’s ahead. 📍 Denver, CO 📅 March 14–17, 2027 Register for NAA27 and join us in Denver: na.eventscloud.com/website/9…
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