Showcase your students' leadership skills!

We’re only five weeks away from Lights On Afterschool 2022! Here's this week's checklist:

• Call to confirm any VIP guests to make sure they're still able to attend your event.
• Arrange transportation and other logistics for dignitaries and guest speakers, if necessary.

Work and life skills spark creativity and persistence in the minds of young people. They encourage curious, empathetic youth to seek solutions to everyday problems. The development of these skills can lead to success in school, future careers and life.

Interested in highlighting the importance of youth entrepreneurship during Lights On Afterschool? Why not invite a young entrepreneur to share their story at your event? The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council in Farmington, New Mexico focused on youth entrepreneurship last year for Lights On Afterschool. They held a rally that featured a line up of speakers, including the manager of Nizhoni Soaps who discussed the entrepreneurship story of Kamia Begay who started the soap business with her family at the age of nine.

Or, host a local celebrity or community member that students might look up to. The Brigade, in Neenah, Wisconsin led a discussion on entrepreneurial arts skill development, branding, marketing, and career pathways, hosted by DJ Vekked—a seven-time World DJ Champion!

For more event inspiration, our newly updated Life and Work Skills page features event and activity ideas as well as resources to help you deliver entrepreneurial learning programs. We also have a new Lights On Afterschool art page, featuring social media graphics, virtual backgrounds, coloring pages and more!

Get your Lights On swag! Order Lights On Afterschool swag items as giveaways for your event. Afterschool programs receive discounted pricing on flashing strobe buttons, sunglasses, car decals and more! Place your orders now to receive your swag before your Lights On Afterschool celebration.