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Subject: VPOST Virtual Fall Conference and more in your August 2022 News!

SAVE THE DATE: VPOST is excited to announce our 2022 virtual multi-state conference. Virginia is hosting in collaboration with Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia on October 13th, 2022. Further details are to be announced. Follow our social media pages and our newsletters for more information!

Lights on Afterschool 2022

It’s on! We’re proud to be joining the Afterschool Alliance and thousands of out-of-school time programs in the largest nationwide showcase of afterschool programs during the 23rd annual Lights On Afterschool celebration on October 20th!

Sign up now to join the celebration - you will receive free posters to promote your event, and tips to make your Lights On Afterschool like no other!

The Lights On Afterschool toolkit provides all the resources you need to plan a great showcase of your program. Help make this year the brightest Lights On celebration yet!

STEM Spotlight: Pink Space Theory

Prince William, Virginia

The face of STEM is changing. No one knows that better than, Monica Nichols, Founder and President of Pink Space Theory, located in Prince William, Virginia. Nichols was driven to establish Pink Space Theory after her own experiences of 25 years in civilian and military technology and engineering, where she often did not see a wide variety of identities and backgrounds. VPOST recently sat down with her to learn more about Pink Space Theory and how they partner with families and STEM professionals to help girls change their perceptions and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Read the spotlight here.

Deadline to Apply, August 15

The Afterschool Alliance is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 Class of Youth Ambassadors! Youth Ambassadors receive support and training to speak out about the value of afterschool programs, as well as a stipend of $1000 and an expenses-paid trip to Washington DC in Spring 2023. To apply, youth age 13 and up are encouraged to submit a video, artwork, or essay that shows what they feel or appreciate about their afterschool program.

Applications can be submitted here.

Techbridge Girls re-engineers the way STEM education is taught for BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) girls (including girl-identifying and non-gender conforming youth) from marginalized communities by equipping educators and volunteers with equity training and curricula, and social and emotional learning practices that promote access, belonging and persistence. This opportunity will focus on three of Techbridge Girl's curricula: Ignite (Grades 3-8), Inspire (Grades 3-5), ChangeMakers (Grades 6-8). Learn more about these programs here.

Million Girls Moonshot, Future City Opportunity

Future City is a project-based program that brings STEM to life for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Like an engineer, youth build cities of the future showcasing their solution to a citywide sustainability issue. This year's challenge is climate change. Throughout the fall, participants work in teams of at least three students, an educator, and a volunteer mentor to bring their vision of their future city to life.

This is a free opportunity. Interest forms are due by August 19. Apply here

Power of Us Workforce Survey: Calling All Youth-Serving Professionals and Volunteers

Every person who works with young people is committed to helping them thrive. On athletic fields, in afterschool programs, in libraries, and in faith-based institutions, youth-serving professionals and volunteers are making a difference every day. Through the Power of Us Workforce Survey, youth-serving professionals and volunteers can contribute to a national effort to explore, define, and elevate their profession. Take the survey today! www.powerofussurvey.org

Youth Service America’s Afterschool Grants

Up to $500 each to support youth-led service or service-learning opportunities in up to 60 afterschool programs. Grants are offered on a competitive application basis and open to any afterschool program that meets the following requirements:

Engage at least 50 youth as volunteers in service or service-learning projects during the 2022-2023 academic year;
50% of youth engaged are from low-income, underserved communities;
Focus on engaging middle-school and high-school-aged youth

Activities can take place any time during the 2022-2023 school year and planning resources will be available to grantees

Learn more here.

Northern Virginia Community Foundation

Business Women's Giving Circle

Since 2014, the Business Women's Giving Circle has awarded more than $400,000 to organizations providing experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Leadership, and Entrepreneurship with a measurable impact on the lives of over 3,000 young women and girls in Northern Virginia. This grant supports nonprofit organizations and schools that provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs to girls and young women, preschool through college-age in Northern Virginia, emphasizing innovative program components such as entrepreneurship, leadership, or mentorship.

Learn more here.

Micron Opportunity Fund

The Community Foundation has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc to strengthen STEM learning through efforts to build knowledge, systems, and capacity in Northern Virginia by ensuring underserved students have access to high-quality STEM learning experiences. Two grants of $7,000 each will be awarded this year.

Learn more here.

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