Events

Location: 2470 Collingwood St., Room: The Dive, Detroit, MI 48206

Facilitators: Meg Blinkiewicz, Angelique Nichols, Michigan Afterschool Partnerships

Join us for an empowering workshop where we explore the critical role that policy and advocacy play in shaping the future of out-of-school time (OST) programs and creating a lasting impact on program youth.

In this workshop, we will:
Define Policy and Advocacy: Gain clarity on what we mean by policy and advocacy work in the context of youth development within our OST ecosystem, and why it’s essential for driving systemic change.
Build Your Advocacy Toolkit: Learn effective strategies for engaging with policymakers, stakeholders, and community members to champion & CHEER on the needs of the children and youth you serve.
Inspire Collective Action: Connect with fellow program providers to share experiences, insights, and ideas on how to use policy and advocacy as tools for positive change in your communities.

This workshop will leave you inspired and equipped to take bold steps in your advocacy efforts, ensuring that all children and youth have access to the high-quality OST programs they deserve.

This event is free, open to all youth development providers, and requires registration. Space is limited.

Location: 2470 Collingwood St., Room: The Dive, Detroit, MI 48206

Facilitator: Kelly Rossi

In this workshop, participants will explore how responsibility and leadership fit within a broader SEL framework. They will develop practical skills to model roles and responsibilities and support youth in leveraging their strengths, interests, and leadership style as part of groups and relationships. Participants will practice applying techniques learned to their programs with an eye toward facilitating youth ownership.

This workshop is open to all youth development professionals. Registration includes a $30.00 fee to cover the cost of materials and food.

Location: 2470 Collingwood St., Room: Auditorium, Detroit, MI 48206

Join us for an insightful workshop where we'll explore the pivotal role that collective data plays in shaping the future of our city's youth programs. As we work together to enhance program quality, it's crucial to understand how shared data can serve as a powerful tool to advocate for increased funding and resources for after-school programs across our city, state, and nation.

In this workshop, we will:
Understand the Importance of Collective Data: Learn why unified data collection and analysis are essential for making a compelling case to funders and stakeholders.
Assess and Improve Your Data Collection: Discover what types of data are currently being used to tell your organization's story and identify gaps where additional data could enhance your reports.
Collaborate as an Ecosystem: Engage in discussions about how we, as a collective ecosystem, can best use shared data to drive impact and change in our communities.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your data reporting or seeking ways to contribute to a broader narrative, this workshop will provide the tools and insights needed to leverage data for greater advocacy and program success.

This workshop is free, open to all youth development providers, and requires registration.