- link Copy URL
- [     Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=STEM Next is Testing a New Model for AI Learning in Afterschool. Early Results Show What Works. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1317196?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X")
- [  Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1317196?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin")
- [  Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1317196?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook")
- [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=STEM Next is Testing a New Model for AI Learning in Afterschool. Early Results Show What Works.&body=ESG News from Qualcomm https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1317196?absolute=1 "Share via email")
 
 

 [AI & Technology](/categories/ai-technology)

 # STEM Next is Testing a New Model for AI Learning in Afterschool. Early Results Show What Works.

 


 

 Jul 16, 2026 11:35 AM ET

  Campaign:  [STEM Education](/news/campaign/stem-education)  

 ![A teacher working with a student](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/stem-next-new-model_QUALCOMM_071626.jpg "Image courtesy of STEM Next") Image courtesy of STEM Next 

 

[Originally published on STEM Next](https://stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-afterschool/)

Before they got involved in STEM Next’s Opportunity AI pilot project in the fall, educators said they weren’t sure where to start with using AI in their programs, much less teaching kids how to use it responsibly. Now, they’re testing activities with students, exploring how to integrate career-connected AI learning in their programs, and sharing what works with other educators across their states.

This is an early look at what it takes to scale human-centered AI learning through afterschool.

With leadership support from partners including Qualcomm and Arconic Foundation, STEM Next launched the [**Opportunity AI pilot project in fall 2025**](https://stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-release/) with afterschool network leaders and educators in Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia with a goal to make AI learning practical, accessible, and scalable through afterschool and summer programs.

Click [here](https://stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-afterschool/) to read more on STEM Next



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/H1Dw9Nj.png)](/profiles/qualcomm)

 



 

### More from Qualcomm

###### [AI-Powered Energy Savings: How Globe Is Pioneering Energy-Efficient Networks With Qualcomm Dragonwing Ran Automation](/news/ai-powered-energy-savings-how-globe-pioneering-energy-efficient-networks-qualcomm-dragonwing)

 May 4, 2026 8:05 AM ET

  



###### [An Ecosystem Approach to the Future of Automotive](/news/ecosystem-approach-future-automotive)

 Apr 30, 2026 8:05 AM ET

  



###### [Redefining the Human Experience With Intelligent Computing](/news/redefining-human-experience-intelligent-computing)

 Apr 28, 2026 1:05 PM ET

  



###### [Edge Intelligence: 10 Trends Driving Startup Success Worldwide](/news/edge-intelligence-10-trends-driving-startup-success-worldwide)

 Apr 23, 2026 8:05 AM ET

  



###### [STEM Next Opportunity Fund and Qualcomm Partner on Pilot to Bring AI Learning to Afterschool](/news/stem-next-opportunity-fund-and-qualcomm-partner-pilot-bring-ai-learning-afterschool)

 Dec 8, 2025 2:00 PM ET

  



###### [6G Foundry: Securing the Future of Mobile Connectivity](/news/6g-foundry-securing-future-mobile-connectivity)

 Jun 30, 2025 8:05 AM ET

  



###### [Qualcomm Signs the Rome Call for AI Ethics](/news/qualcomm-signs-rome-call-ai-ethics)

 Jun 26, 2025 1:05 PM ET

  



###### [Reduce IT Costs and Extend Device Lifespan With Snapdragon and Windows 11](/news/reduce-it-costs-and-extend-device-lifespan-snapdragon-and-windows-11)

 Jun 12, 2025 9:05 AM ET