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.
Grant Opportunities:
- The Greater West Michigan Region STEM Mini-Grants
The Greater West Michigan MiSTEM Mini-Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 year!
The Mini-Grant Program is to support educators in the teaching and learning of STEM in K-12 classrooms and out-of-school time programs. The emphasis is on stimulating new teaching ideas and new learning opportunities made possible through the creative spark of educators. An additional emphasis is placed on developing community outreach projects in which students and schools work with local business partners and community organizations to solve local problems and develop career awareness, exploration, or preparation.
The program is open to all K-12 public school teachers and K-12 out-of-school time educators in Allegan, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Ottawa counties. Team projects from several educators working together with multiple groups of students are also accepted and encouraged.
- The application deadline is November 18, 2024.
- Notification of awards will be made by December 18, 2024.
- Funds will be dispersed in late January or early February.
- Final reports are due by the end of the 24/25 academic year.
For full details and to apply, go to the STEM Mini-Grants page on our website!
Questions? Email us at mistemgwm@gvsu.edu.
Youth Opportunities:
Michigan Afterschool Partnership
- Youth Advisory Council (Must be 14-19 years old)
Network Job Postings:
Community Development Center
- GSPR Lead Teacher – Full Time
- Floater Teachers – Full Time & Part Time
Out of School
- Lead Play Teacher – Full Time
- Play Leader – Full Time & Part Time
- Youth Development Professional – Part Time
- Program and Behavior Specialist – Full Time
- Administrative Coordinator
- Area Director – Full Time
- Resurgence Site Assistant – Part Time
- Multiple Positions
Michigan Afterschool Partnership
- Multiple Positions
- Volunteers Needed
National Afterschool Association 25
- Presentors Needed
- Chief Advancement Office
- Major Gifts Office
- Teen Life Internship – Teacher/Tutor