We connect afterschool and summer learning programs with the resources they need.

Y4Y focuses on learning for every staff member at youth programs, as well as the kids you serve. Y4Y provides professional learning opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

With more than 50, evidence-based tools and resources – drawn from the work of five urban school districts and their partners, and aligned with research from RAND – the Wallace Foundation’s Summer Learning Toolkit helps educators deliver programs that make a real difference.

​​​​​​​​​​​Research shows that students with high attendance in quality summer learning programs gain an advantage in math and reading. But getting kids to sign up isn’t easy. In this guide, you’ll learn from five school districts how to launch a summer learning recruitment effort.​

Research and best practices compiled by the 50 State Afterschool Network on how to make positive impact and engage young people, including references to key program elements, focus areas, partnerships and engaging designs.

The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant provides free job training for Hoosiers in high-demand sectors from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University. Sectors include: Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Science, IT & Business Services, and Transportation & Logistics.

My Afterschool Locker offers access to resources, lesson plans, engagement ideas, and connections to other Indiana OST organizations to help strengthen your program quality and further impact for Hoosier children.

Mizzen by Mott partners with the out-of-school time community to provide high-quality resources and experiences for youth-serving professionals that spark curiosity, joy and a love of learning for children and youth. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to those who are empowering young learners everywhere.

Learn More Indiana helps Hoosier of all ages explore post-high school education options and the ways to pay for it. Find resources, tools and real-life guidance for Hoosier students, families and educators to make the process of accessing post-high school education manageable and attainable.

INvested shares resources and information about the college planning and financial aid process with Indiana residents. They provide free help that includes group presentations at schools, meeting with families, and useful resources on their website.

The Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment is a cost-free, online strengths-based self-assessment tool that helps youth programs rate their performance based on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and Specialty Standards.