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Inside Out-of-School Time hosted by the 21st CCLC NTAC
Each month, members of the 21st CCLC NTAC team have opportunities to conduct interviews with out-of-school time practitioners and subject matter experts in a range of roles. Listen and learn about strategies and best practices that will help your Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program succeed!
Inside Out-of-School Time hosted by the 21st CCLC NTAC
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Workforce Readiness in Afterschool
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In this first episode of a three-part series with the Missouri AfterSchool Network, host Karin Wolfe speaks with Aaron Banks, the network’s workforce development and entrepreneurship lead, about how out-of-school time programs can support college and career readiness for middle and high school students.
Aaron shares how his journey from law enforcement to teaching and entrepreneurship shaped his approach to youth workforce development. Throughout the conversation, he highlights how afterschool programs create space for students to build leadership skills, explore career interests, and develop the confidence needed for future success.
This episode also explores how youth leadership initiatives, entrepreneurship experiences, and strong community partnerships can help students discover new possibilities and begin preparing for life beyond high school.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Missouri Afterschool Network Resource Library (Career Awareness & Youth Entrepreneurship): https://moafterschool.org/resource-library/
- VentureLab (Entrepreneurship Curriculum & Tools): https://venturelab.org/
- 220 Youth Leadership (Leadership Development Programs): https://www.220leadership.com/