Monthly Webinars
Join us for free professional development! Beyond School Hours may be once a year, but we keep the learning going all year long with our monthly webinar series.
Our webinar series features some of your favorite presenters from past and upcoming conferences, plus other special guests. We cover a wide range of topics with something for everyone. You won’t want to miss this!
Register for Upcoming Webinars
Find out what’s on the horizon and register for upcoming webinars by clicking the links below. We can’t wait to see you there!
September 17, 2025 – Students, Screens & AI: Navigating the Digital Identity Shift
This interactive workshop explores how social media and AI-driven algorithms shape students’ online behavior and digital identity. Participants will examine their own relationship with social media before diving into how AI influences what students see, post, and engage with. We’ll discuss the impact of poor social media activity and the risks it poses—emotionally, professionally, and reputationally. Through engaging dialogue and practical examples, we’ll uncover how AI curates content and affects digital interactions. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to help students build mindful, positive, and appropriate online profiles in an AI-influenced world.
Hosted by kid-grit‘s Founder, Julia Gabor, and Dynamic Director of Partnerships and Outreach, Michelle Pina
October 15th, 2025 – The Web of Sustainability: Part 1
How do you keep your OST program thriving beyond the life of a grant? Sustainability isn’t just about funding — it’s about partnerships, planning, and long-term impact. Join us for part one of this series to explore how to create a web of sustainability where we explore how partnerships contribute to sustainability.
Past Webinars
July 16th, 2025 – Mid-Summer Energizer Activities
Feeling the mid-summer slump? Reignite the energy in your program with 12 interactive, youth-driven activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. This session will equip you with grab-and-go ideas to keep momentum high through the final stretch of summer.
June 25th, 2025 – Your Youth Engagement Check-Up
Is your program truly engaging youth, or just keeping them busy? Discover how to assess and strengthen youth engagement by fostering connection, motivation, and meaningful participation. Walk away with fresh ideas to energize your approach!
May 7th, 2025 – Better Basics: Career & Technical Education
Join us for another webinar in our Better Basics series where we interview experts in career and technical education (CTE) about how OST programs can equip students with the skills, certifications, and industry knowledge needed for success. You ask questions and they’ll answer them. Start thinking about questions you have on interviewing, mentoring, and developing industry-specific skills and gain insights into assessment methods that measure student progress and prepare them for the future.
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