Workforce investment starts early.
The future of our communities, economies, and workforce depends on investing in youth talent — before pathways narrow and opportunity becomes uneven.
Building the next generation of innovators.
EXPLR builds a skilled, future-ready talent pool by giving young people real-world skills, mentorship, and career-connected experiences aligned to tomorrow's jobs.
At the center of our work is the National STEM Festival — a global talent discovery and experience platform that identifies emerging innovators and connects them to industry, education, and public-sector leaders.
Beyond the Festival.
One brand, three entry points. We extend the Festival's impact all year through three connected programs.
Watch + Discover
Original series and award-winning partner content — free to watch, all year.
Prove It · EXPLR Edge®
Verifiable, portable credentials that prove real skills.
The Stage · National STEM Festival
Where emerging innovators get seen by industry, education, and public-sector leaders.
Durable skills that transfer anywhere.
Every program is grounded in the EXPLR Skills Framework — 8 core skills that help learners build the capabilities that outlast any single job or technology.
Let's build what's next.
Whether you're a student, educator, or industry partner, there's a place for you in the movement.