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GEN NEXT CAREER LAB
Where Passions Become Professions
Launch Your Child’s Future — Today.
The only virtual afterschool program where students don’t just dream about careers — they build them.
What is the Career Lab
The Ultimate Career-Prep Experience for Kids & Teens
The Gen Next Career Lab is a first-of-its-kind virtual program where students in Grades 1–12 explore real-world careers, build tangible skills, and launch future-ready projects. From coding to cosmetology, engineering to entrepreneurship, students gain exposure, mentorship, and mastery.
NEW!: Our specialized NextGen Trades Lab helps close the national trades gap by preparing students for high-demand careers like plumbing, electric work, HVAC, and welding.
How the Gen Next Career Lab Works
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Step 1: Pick Your Plan
Choose the subscription tier that fits your child's goals: Starter, Builder, or Pro.
Step 2: Choose Your Path
Select Career-Career-Prep Pods (like Medical, Tech, Culinary, Law, etc.) and Skill Mastery Labs (Public Speaking, Math for Life, Resume Writing, etc.). Add the Trades Track for hands-on vocational learning.
Step 3: Build. Learn. Launch.
Students attend live weekly sessions, receive expert feedback, create real-world projects, and showcase their growth through presentations, portfolios, and challenges.
Explore Career-Prep Pods, Skill Labs, and Trades Tracks
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Career-Prep Pods:
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🏥 Future Healers Pod (Medical, Nursing, Veterinary)
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💻 Young Coders Pod (Tech + Programming)
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🧑🍳 Culinary Creators Pod (Culinary Arts)
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🏫 Justice League Pod (Law, Debate, Activism)
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🎥 Storytellers Pod (Media, Film, Journalism)
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🎗 Build It Pod (Architecture, Engineering)
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🎨 Creative Hustle Pod (Design, Fashion, Entrepreneurship)
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Skill Mastery Labs:
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🧮 Math for Life Lab
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📎 Resume & College Essay Lab
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📊 Data + Design Lab
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🎤 Speak Up Lab (Public Speaking)
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🌟 Executive Function Lab (Organization & Focus)
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🔬 Science Inquiry Lab
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NextGen Trades Lab (Grades 5–12)
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🛠 Fix It Lab (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC)
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💪 Build Smart Lab (Construction, Carpentry, Green Tech)
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⚡ EV & Energy Lab (Electric Vehicles, Solar, Smart Homes)
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🔨 Heavy Metal Lab (Welding, Metalwork)
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🚿 Clean Tech Lab (Sanitation, Environmental Services)
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💈 Beauty & Grooming Lab (Barbering, Cosmetology)
Personalized Learning by Grade Level
Why Families Are Raving About Gen Next
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✅ Real-world career exploration
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✅ Exposure to industries they won’t see in school
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✅ Industry Mentors & Coaches
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✅ Resume, Essay & Business Prep
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✅ Monthly Innovation Fridays
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✅ 100% Virtual, Affordable, and Flexible
“This isn’t just enrichment—it’s empowerment. My child went from unsure to unstoppable.”
— A Gen Next Parent
Choose the Right Plan for Your Child
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