The Importance of College and Career Experiences in OST Programs

Afterschool programs are excellent platforms for youth of all ages to begin thinking about their post-secondary education plans and explore future careers. To help Out-of-School Time providers engage with, and incorporate these resources into their programming, ACT Now has compiled them into this straightforward guidebook to highlight quality, affordable, and creative materials.

Within the guidebook you will find:

• Curricula, activities, and lesson plans
• Resources for introducing and facilitating college and career programming at elementary, middle, and high school levels
• Funding opportunities
• Tips on how to engage community members in order to host college and career exploration events

To download our College and Career Readiness Guidebook, click on the image or click here.