Girl sitting next to a flower pot in the afterschool program's garden

Strategic Investment in Missouri’s Workforce: MASN’s Entrepreneurship Grants Strengthen Afterschool Career Pathways

Partners in Possibility Grant Entrepreneurship Grant Missouri’s workforce development pipeline does not begin at graduation. It begins much earlier — in classrooms, community spaces, and afterschool programs where young people are introduced to career possibilities and entrepreneurial thinking. The Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) supports afterschool programs as a strategic driver Read more…

SWAP Conference Unites Afterschool Professionals in Southwest Missouri

SWAP Conference Unites Afterschool Professionals in Southwest Missouri

On Saturday, September 13, afterschool professionals from across southwest Missouri gathered at Nixa Jr. High for the region’s first MOSAC Mini, the Southwest Afterschool Professionals (SWAP) Conference. Hosted in partnership with local program leaders, the event delivered high-quality professional development, meaningful networking, and renewed inspiration for the field. For many, Read more…