About this Event
About the Event
Detroit's young people deserve clear, supported pathways to 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 on how Detroit can reimagine access to career pathways for its youth. Together, we'll explore how local education ecosystems are expanding high-quality pathway access, how industry can open doors to high-opportunity careers, and how the region's community colleges are reshaping the route from classroom to career, with young people's experiences and aspirations at the center.
Our Keynote Speaker
We'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 work to become a leader in economic mobility in Chicago through high-quality educational pathways and strengthening connections among community colleges and employers. His remarks will be followed by a conversation with DFC President and CEO Anika Goss about how these insights can inform the work already underway in Detroit.
Click here to learn more about Chancellor Salgado's transformative work and the cross-sector education collaborative, The Chicago Road Map.
Hear From Local Leaders Who Are Transforming Outcomes for Youth
Investing in Detroit Youth, Building Our Future Panel
Learn how local leaders from education to industry are activating the Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit's Future Talent report recommendations and the role each of us has in helping our youth reach their fullest potential.
Moderator
- Shuna K. Hayward, Interim President, Connect Detroit
Panel
- Dr. Sharon Hopkins, Senior Director of Accelerated Programs, Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Laila Bell, Vice President of Learning & Impact, The Skillman Foundation
- Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago
Register Today!
Registration for Detroit Future Careers is open now. Space will be limited for this free event, so mark your calendar now.
More event details, including our full program lineup, will be announced in the coming weeks.
Event venue & nearby stays
Focus HOPE, 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, United States
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