{"id":2938,"date":"2025-06-12T14:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firststepforward.org\/?page_id=2938"},"modified":"2025-06-27T02:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T02:49:30","slug":"open-a-chapter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firststepforward.org\/index.php\/open-a-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"Open A Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2938\" class=\"elementor elementor-2938\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a536e57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a536e57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9354ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9354ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">START A CHAPTER<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2afdbf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2afdbf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ca179 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50ca179\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4751c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a4751c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"C9DxTc \">At\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">First Step Forward<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">, we believe that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">every student\u2014no matter their background or location\u2014deserves access to high-quality STEM education.<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0As part of our mission to make STEM learning more inclusive, engaging, and empowering, we\u2019re excited to invite you to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">start a local chapter<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0in your school or community! \ud83d\ude80<\/span><\/p><div class=\"CjVfdc\"><p><strong><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Why Start a Chapter?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span class=\"C9DxTc \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">By founding a chapter of First Step Forward,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">you\u2019ll play a vital role in bringing free STEM programs, workshops, and resources<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0to students who need them most. Whether you&#8217;re a student leader passionate about science and innovation, an educator ready to create new opportunities, or a community advocate looking to make a difference, this is your chance to lead with purpose and inspire the next generation of changemakers. \ud83d\udca1\ud83c\udf0d<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"CjVfdc\"><p><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\ud83c\udf1f Chapter Leaders Will Receive:<\/span><\/p><\/div><p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u2705 Full access to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">First Step Forward\u2019s exclusive curriculum, toolkits, and planning resources<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u2705 Ongoing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">guidance and mentorship<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0from our central team<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u2705 Opportunities to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">host local STEM events, workshops, and outreach programs<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u2705 Connections to a growing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">network of student leaders, educators, and innovators<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u2705 The chance to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">make a lasting impact<\/span><span class=\"C9DxTc \">\u00a0by expanding free STEM education in your area<\/span><\/p><div id=\"h.frieq5c2pza4\" class=\"GV3q8e yMxPgf aP9Z7e\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\ud83d\udcdd What\u2019s Next?<\/span><\/div><p class=\"zfr3Q CDt4Ke \" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Simply fill out the form below to apply. 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