Access to STEM Framework: To improve the overall quality of out-of-school STEM programs, we need to address how program providers design and implement programming to increase access in STEM for youth who have been underrepresented in the STEM fields. Partnering with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) and national experts, we have developed an Access to STEM Framework — a guide for supporting program providers in this transformation. Download the Framework. Dive into the three main components of the Framework below:

• Increasing Access – Strategies that address barriers to participation and build on the experiences within the community.
• Youth Centric – Strategies that build on the specific strengths, needs, and challenges of youth.
• Skill Development – Strategies that are personally relevant to youth and enable them to develop STEM and 21st century skills.