Infographic: Afterschool embraces STEM learning

New infographics released by the Afterschool Alliance illustrate the role of afterschool programs in meeting the growing demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities. The infographics accompany the recent release of our first-ever special report on STEM learning in afterschool, Full STEM Ahead: Afterschool Programs Step Up as Key Partners in STEM Education, based on our 2014 survey data from America After 3PM.

These infographics provide an easy way to share important facts about the ability of afterschool to answer modern challenges. STEM-related jobs, for instance, will grow at faster pace than jobs in other fields as companies continue to seek workers with basic STEM skills. Following this trend, a majority of parents say that afterschool programs should offer STEM opportunities.

Our new infographics also highlight the successes of the established STEM afterschool learning programs Techbridge and 4-H Tech Wizards. Techbridge aims to expand academic and career options for girls in STEM fields, and currently operates afterschool programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Greater Seattle Area and Washington, D.C. The organization has reached more than 15,000 girls in 15 years. 4-H Tech Wizards is an afterschool youth mentoring program for underserved youth in grades 4-12. The program operates in 25 states, and has engaged more than 8,000 participants.

Help us spread the word about the accomplishments of afterschool programs in STEM learning and the challenges still waiting to be met. Engage your network by including a STEM infographic in a post, pin, tweet, or Instagram!