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SUMMARY:Detroit Future Careers: Reimagining Career Pathways for Youth Success
DESCRIPTION:Join DFC as we collectively reimagine career-connected learning and build pathways that transform young people’s passions into thriving careers. \nAbout the Event\nDetroit’s young people deserve clear\, supported pathways that help turn their passions and talents into careers that build wealth and stability here in Detroit. Building on Detroit Future City’s Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit’s Future Talent report\, this convening will bring together leaders across education\, workforce development\, and youth development for a focused conversation about how Detroit can expand and strengthen access to career pathways for its youth. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how local education ecosystems are expanding access to high-quality career pathways\, how industry leaders can open doors to high-opportunity careers\, and how the region’s community colleges are reshaping the journey from classroom to career\, with young people’s experiences and aspirations at the center. \nJoin us for this in-person convening to explore bold ideas\, collaborate\, and help build a stronger future for Detroit youth. \nClick here to register today! Space is limited. \n\nWhat to Expect:\n \nLessons in Collaboration: The Story of the Chicago Roadmap\nWe’re honored to welcome Chancellor Juan Salgado of City Colleges of Chicago as our keynote speaker. Chancellor Salgado will share lessons from City Colleges of Chicago’s efforts to advance economic mobility through high-quality educational pathways and stronger connections between community colleges and employers. \nClick here to learn more about Chancellor Salgado’s transformative work and the cross-sector education collaborative\, The Chicago Roadmap. \n\nHear From Local Leaders Who Are Transforming Outcomes for Detroit Youth\nInvesting in Detroit Youth\, Building Our Future Panel \nLearn how local leaders across education and industry are advancing the recommendations outlined in the Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit’s Future Talent report and the role each of us can play in helping Detroit’s youth reach their full potential. \n \nModerator \n\nShuna K. Hayward\, Interim President\, Connect Detroit\n\nPanel \n\nErin Walker\, Director of Employer Engagement\, Detroit Regional Chamber\nLaila Bell\, Vice President\, Learning & Impact\, The Skillman Foundation\nDr. Reginald Best Jr.\,\, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the HFC Foundation\, Henry Ford College\nDr. Sharon Hopkins\, Senior Director of Accelerated Programs\, Detroit Public Schools Community District\n\nFuture in Focus Perspective Speakers \n \n\nEd Moore\, Vice President\, Content\, Detroit PBS – Uplifting Youth Voice in Detroit\nMaria Franklin\, Executive Director\, L!fe Leaders Detroit – The Role of Youth Development in Workforce Development\nDerrick Meeking\, Director\, Market Development Initiatives\, Walker-Miller Energy Services – Creating the Blueprint for a Climate-Resilient Workforce of the Future\nWytrice Harris\, Deputy Director\, Student Support\, Detroit Promise – Ensuring Student Success and College Access\n\nRegister Today! \nClick here to register today. Space is limited. \n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\nDetroit Future Careers: Reimagining Career Pathways for Youth Success is made possible through the generous support of our sponsor: \n \nAnd media partner:
URL:https://detroitfuturecity.com/event/detroit-future-careers-reimagining-career-pathways-for-youth-success/
LOCATION:Focus: HOPE Center for Advanced Technologies\, 1400 Oakman Blvd\, Detroit\, Michigan\,  48238
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