ACCESS Educational Services, Inc.

Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Since 2005, ACCESS Educational Services has empowered youth across Fairfield and New Haven Counties through innovative out-of-school-time programs in Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEAM). Through hands-on learning and real-world workforce readiness experiences, we help students build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Our Mission

ACCESS Educational Services inspires and prepares the next generation of STEAM leaders by providing high-quality, inclusive learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, leadership, and workforce readiness. We empower youth to build confidence, develop meaningful connections, and pursue pathways to college, careers, and lifelong success.

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Programs

We offer innovative out-of-school-time programs hosted at the University of Bridgeport and the Discovery Museum’s WonderWorks Makerspace. Our programs expose youth to high-demand career fields through opportunities in:

Competitive Robotics
Esports and Gaming Technologies
Cybersecurity
Advanced Manufacturing
Digital Art and Creative Technologies
Health Careers and Biomedical Sciences
Aerospace and Aviation Industries
Virtual PSAT and SAT Preparation
Leadership Development and Workforce Readiness
College and Career Exploration
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. Membership and Participation

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Partnerships

We value meaningful, equitable, and transparent partnerships that create lasting impact while enhancing the quality, accessibility, and reach of our programs.

ACCESS convenes the Greater Bridgeport STEM Learning Ecosystem (GBSLE), a collaborative network of organizations, schools, higher education institutions, businesses, and industry partners. Our combined efforts have resulted in the development of a regional STEM Portal that helps parents and students discover programs, educational resources, career exploration activities, internships, and enrichment opportunities available across the community. This portal will easily connect families to learning opportunities across the region.

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Pathways

We use industry-aligned curricula and are affiliated with nationally recognized STEM organizations allowing us to connect students with high-demand career pathways that provides our students to Achieve College and Career Exceptional Skills for Success.