245 State St. SE; 2nd Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Shannon L. Harris, OCC Executive Director
(616) 456.3558; sharris@grand-rapids.mi.us
Branden Pecor, ELO Program Coordinator
(616) 456.3558; eloafterschoolgr@gmail.com
Social Emotional Learning
is packed with innovative, field-tested student activities that are designed to instill a sense of purpose, impart career knowledge, cultivate growth mindsets, and teach workplace social skills.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM)
Check out the latest in STEAM standards, resources, and activities with middle school students.
Network Opportunities
Grant Opportunities:
New York Life Foundation: The Aim High Grant Program
- Aim High: Supporting Out-of-School Time
- Programs Serving Middle School Youth
- RFP Deadline: 5 PM ET on
- Friday, March 7, 2025.
15 one-year grants of $20,000 and 15 two-year grants of $100,000 will be awarded. Awardees must be nonprofit organizations serving middle school youth, with at least 75% of those served from families with low incomes. Programs can only apply for one of these grants. One-year grants will begin in August 2025 and end in August 2026. The two-year grants will begin in August 2025 and end in August 2027.
Youth Opportunities:
GRow 1000 Youth Employment Program
Network Job Postings:
- Multiple Positions in Education and Administration
- Multiple Positions Available
- Multiple Positions Available
Michigan Afterschool Partnership
- Multiple Positions in OST Sector
- Volunteers Needed