
Afterschool prepares our future workforce.
- Afterschool and summer learning programs help youth build skills employers need and support our working families.
- Afterschool can provide real-world work experiences that help students build skills and explore different career pathways.
- Afterschool is an ideal partner for Career and Technical Education programs!

Working parents rely on afterschool.
- Programs give parents peace of mind and allow them to provide for their families because they know their kids are safe, learning and having fun.

It’s good business to invest in afterschool.
- Afterschool programs help parents provide for their families and save businesses money.
- Afterschool strengthens the economy and protects and boosts our education investments.
- Afterschool benefits kids for life because it supports and builds on the gains children make in early care and education. Students who participate in both ECE and afterschool have higher academic achievements in high school. Learn about the long-term benefits of afterschool.