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You’re invited to explore the journey of young creators who designed a tabletop game – from research to iteration to final product – centered on the impact of adult communication on youth. Join us as they share their process, insights, and the inspiration behind their game’s powerful message. Register here to join us at Big Thought

Join Big Thought Institute and Afterschool Alliance for a webinar on the important role of out of school time youth workers in helping young people get ready for the future of work. This discussion, based on key themes in Built for More: The Role of Out-of-School Time in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work,

Over 200,000 young North Texans are missing out on work and education experiences. Last year, our Opportunity Youth Community of Practice brought together more than 40 organizations to create skills-based programs, expand social capital, and open doors to employment for young people. You can join us in 2025. Add your voice and insight to this

Our Community Networking Meetup is a space for community-based organizations, artists, venues, and resource providers to come together and build meaningful connections. By working alongside one another, we can strengthen the ecosystem that supports youth and their families as they imagine and pursue their best lives. RSVP here to join us for our January session

Join Big Thought Institute, Education Reimagined, and FabNewport on Thursday, December 5 for the ‘Built for More’ webinar, the first of several discussions on key themes from the new book in the Current Issues in Out-of-School Time series. The conversation will include how learner-centered ecosystems, out of school time learning experiences, and caring and supportive relationships support the development of our young people.

This event brings youth together to share their perspectives on topics like support, community, and opportunity. Youth ages 16-24 who have not previously participated in Big Thought programming can join us to share their insights. Youth will be compensated for their participation. While we’ve designed this experience for youth who may be disconnected from school