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demographics 3
voting results 4
evaluation responses 8
award winners 9
commitments to action + testimonials 12
supporters + partners 13
contents
On April 5-7, 2013 Mobilize.org, with the support of the John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation, Marjorie S. Fisher Fund of the Community Foundation for
Southeast Michigan and Lumina Foundation for Education, hosted a College to
Career Pathways Summit in Detroit, Michigan.
The convening of 100 Millennial students and civic leaders featured discussions
on the economic and educational struggles facing young people in Detroit and
provided an opportunity for Millennials to develop entrepreneurial solutions. On
the last day of the summit, using keypad-voting technology, participants selected
the top five Millennial-led solutions they felt best addressed the educational or
economic barriers Millennials face in the Detroit community to receive a share of
$25,000 to implement their ideas.
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question one
establish neighborhood networks and empower Millennials to change their
own neighborhoods.
show positive things happening in the city; stop glorifying the negative.
create more opportunities for youth to be heard.
address the basic needs of all, especially school-age children.
bring Detroit Millennials together and form demands (power in numbers).
establish “Millennial seat” on government councils.
rearrange what education is for our children so they can show their true
genius.
inspire and change the mindset of the community and people in charge.
focus on kids grades k-8 with after-school programs, and safety traveling to
and from school.
responses (as presented by C2CP participants)
rated 1-10, with 10 being the highest level of agreement/priority
average
9.51
9.33
9.26
8.91
8.88
8.85
8.79
8.64
8.66
how can detroit millennials contribute to
the city’s revitalization efforts?
Voting Results
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question two
empower parents to create a strong, pro-active learning environment.
establish a reliable form of permanent mass transit connecting the city and
the suburbs.
address zero-tolerance policy for school system; bring in more counselors
and social works to address behavior issues.
make it affordable for young people to live here (including minimum wage
and taxes).
make positive media messages about the city.
convert abandoned spaces into green spaces.
offer grant-writing programs and fundraising skills.
provide more career internships, dual enrollment, and career training.
improve entertainment with activities for all ages.
increase security in employment, healthcare, safety, housing.
responses (as presented by C2CP participants)average
8.60
8.56
8.52
8.45
8.40
8.39
8.28
8.20
8.09
8.00
what is needed to make detroit a better
place for millennials to live and work?
Voting Resultsrated 1-10, with 10 being the highest level of agreement/priority
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integrate college prep and career development into school curriculum.
teach entrepreneurship in school and after-school programs.
improve high school guidance counseling to prevent bias and ensure
quality care.
create more dual enrollment opportunities: both for college credit and
vocational training.
evaluate classrooms and teachers before tenure is awarded.
provide deliberate mentorship opportunities in grades 6-12 to address
areas of weakness, including self-esteem/confidence.
create high, universal standards for all DPS schools.
foster parental involvement in eduation - helping kids with career readiness
and resumes.
offer business and social etiquette classes.
create high school independent studies: “passion class” for exploration of
passions and skills.
responses (as presented by C2CP participants)average
8.50
8.48
8.41
8.33
8.26
8.24
8.07
8.03
7.80
7.70
what educational and workforce
development solutions would improve
millennials’ career readiness?
question three
Voting Results
question three
Voting Resultsrated 1-10, with 10 being the highest level of agreement/priority
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offer more Mobilize.org style events with project competitions.
redefine the meaning of community by creating neighborhood-specific
community centers.
provide scholarship incentives for college students to stay in Detroit.
create a Detroit Millennials association for resources, partnership, and
networking.
make the city family-friendly, with high-quality education and resources.
increase public safety: clean-ups, police presence and accountability.
develop recreation: parks, development centers, green space.
listen, implement, and execute Millennial ideas; create a city-wide
Millennial council.
create localized community expo/showcase for artistic expression.
connect Detroit Millennials to Millennials in other cities.
responses (as presented by C2CP participants)average
7.85
7.80
7.65
7.56
7.52
7.51
7.47
7.32
6.83
6.76
what can the detroit community do to
retain millennial talent and help young
people enter the young people enter the
job market?
question four
Voting Resultsrated 1-10, with 10 being the highest level of agreement/priority
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my overall experience at the C2CP Summit
average
4.5
evaluation
responses
/5
before the summit
after the summit
before the summit
after the summit
7.12
9.23
/10
/10
6.91
9.43
/10
/10
my level of empowerment to create change in my community
my level of empowerment to create change as a Millennial
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#1 - STARR Leaders
#2 - Family Connect
Project Manager: Sherra Bennett
STARR Leaders will engage youth by providing an intensive program that develops
their potential to change the world. The program will partner with the University
of Michigan Dearborn and public schools in the Detroit metro area. Throughout
the program, participants will attend leadership retreats, guest lectures and have
opportunities to work with mentors, internships, and service learning to gain
academic credit.
Project Manager: Durand Miller
Family Connect will is designed to assist high school students with increasing
their potential of going to college and obtaining a college degree by engaging
parents in their own education/career goals as well as their children’s goals.
The project will empower parents through a series of workshops, family dinners,
parent college visits (including an overnight visit), and career counseling.
award winners
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#4 - Children of the Village
#3 - Global Youth Empowerment
#5 - Student Voice
Project Managers: Desirae Tolbert, Eric Fowlkes
This initiative seeks to improve educational opportunities through
partneringwithcommunityorganizations,parentsandeducational
institutions to build a village of educational support. Programs and
seminars will be offered during times when students are typical
idle (half-days, after school, etc.) to combat the negative influences
of urban environments and give young people what they need:
love, support and a sense of belonging.
Project Managers: Jamil Khalid, Tariq Khalid, Amir Khalid,
Saleem Sharrief
Global Youth Empowerment will show Millennials and youth their
true potential through activities and positive reinforcement by
active male role models. Our goal is to use innovative ways to
educate students and provide a community of support through
positive male mentors.
Project Managers: Chelsea Gallagher, Mike Kulick
Student Voice hopes to create an accessible platform that will
allow students in Michigan to communicate with policy makers.
This platform will also serve as a space to be used by students,
parents and teachers to find resources and learn more about
policies currently on the table. By informing the public, the platform
will create greater communication and positive discussion on
educational policy issues to determine what is best for Michigan
students.
award winners
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#7 - Seed Literacy (Seed Investment)
#6 - Detroit Garage (Seed Investment)
#8 - Wi-Detroit (Seed Investment)
Project Managers: Quentin McKinnon, Turai Finley,
Trevon Stapleton, Rasul Zakie, CheYah Reeves
Seed Literacy aims to start a reading tour in the city of Detroit.
The tour will bring together 100 high school students and
partner them with elementary students that they will read books
about overcoming obstacles.
Project Managers: Elton Tate Jr., Mashia Kellum
The goal of Detroit Garage is to develop an application that
will provide relevant information to keep the community aware
of policies, resources and other factors impacting their lives;
with a focus on positive news to combat the negative images
of Detroit.
Project Managers: Marlowe Craford, Katie Hearn, Laura
Katsnelson, Brandi Keeler, Shabella Matthews, Zara Nasir,
Rebecca Nikodem
This initiative seeks to end the Wi-Fi deserts of Detroit, and
provide wireless internet connection to communities to increase
their ability to network, access online educational resources
and apply for jobs. This project will identify existing deserts
and partner with community organizations, businesses and
individuals to create “Anchors,” of internet accessibility.
award winners
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commitments
to action +
testimonials
I am committed to working my muscles! As a
Millennial, I am the present and future. I am and WILL
move forward myself, my family, my campus and
my community by inspiring and communicating the
change I want to see.
I commit to providing resources for my neighbors
to better themselves and the city of Detroit. I will
continue to encourage everyone to take a chance
on their dreams.
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I am committed to using the network of people I met here to create
change within our community. I am committed to taking action!
I appreciate whole-heartily that this summit brought us
together and gave us a unique opportunity to collaborate
and share and grow ideas. I’ve forged friendships and allies
for life!
The C2CP Summit was
very empowering and
encouraging because
I felt alone before this
conference.
I think the C2CP Summit was
incredible, and a great piece to build
and grow Detroit in a real way.
