News & Stories
From students to staff: Amaya and Chelly have come full circle!
September 24, 2025 Alumni Success Stories
When we picture the future of our students, we see more than diplomas and careers. We see confident adults who are thriving in life, lifting others up, and becoming leaders in their communities. This year, that vision came to life in a remarkable way: two of our alumni, Amaya Davis… Read More
A Record-Breaking Day at Our 2025 Golf Social
September 12, 2025 Uncategorized
In 2024 we asked ourselves, “how can we make our annual golf event more inclusive, more fun, and more beneficial for our guests and students?” The answer was The Golf Social at Topgolf. So, how’d we do? On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, we welcomed more than 200 guests for an… Read More
“When mentors show up, incredible things happen”: The Power of Showing Up
July 31, 2025 Uncategorized
When Carl McAllister II first heard about our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, it was through a simple email forwarded by his own mentor, Andrew Moore. “I immediately jumped on it,” Carl said. “Mentoring is a big part of my life already, but this felt different. It was more structured, longer-term.… Read More
“She taught us it’s okay to just be ourselves”: A Year of Exploration and Growth
July 31, 2025 Uncategorized
At Hazel Park High School, two sophomores found their voices and their futures, thanks to a powerful combination of structured curriculum, heartfelt mentorship, and a few moments that changed everything. Autum and Yasmin met in our 10th grade (Year 1) Workforce Prep Mentoring Program, an experiential program focused on helping… Read More
“The impact went way beyond school”: A Student’s Journey to Success
July 31, 2025 Uncategorized
When Mohammad Zaman joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program at Warren Mott High School, he was like many 11th graders; bright, capable, and just beginning to grasp what the future might hold. What he didn’t know then, and what few high schoolers truly understand, is that success in life doesn’t… Read More
“It Was a Match Made in Heaven”: Detroit Principal Tiffany Cox on the Power of Mentoring
July 31, 2025 Uncategorized
When Principal Tiffany Cox got the call that we might be coming to her school, she didn’t hesitate. “I literally pulled over on the side of the road,” she laughed. “I was super over the moon.” That kind of enthusiasm isn’t rare from Ms. Cox. As the proud Principal of… Read More
Celebrating Excellence, Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: 2025 Awards Celebration
June 17, 2025 Uncategorized
What happens when more than 250 students, mentors, sponsors, and supporters come together to celebrate success, achievement, and a shared commitment to empowering tomorrow’s workforce? You get an unforgettable evening filled with pride, joy, and a whole lot of applause. “Our 2025 Awards Celebration was just that—a powerful reminder that… Read More
Another Very Special Night, Corks & Forks 2025
March 21, 2025 Uncategorized
On March 8, 2025, the ballroom at The Townsend Hotel shimmered with elegance as we hosted our 17th annual Corks & Forks gala. This year’s event, chaired by Teresa Thiele, Senior Vice President of Global Purchasing Programs at Stellantis, brought together community leaders, business professionals, and passionate supporters to celebrate… Read More
From Medicine to Tech: Shanaz Munni’s Winning Futures Journey
March 7, 2025 Uncategorized
When Shanaz Munni joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program at Warren Mott High School in 2018, she thought she had it all figured out—she was going to be a doctor, but she really didn’t know how to make that dream a reality. Now, at 22, she’s preparing to graduate from… Read More
Student Spotlight: Durell Thomas Jr. Makes it to the Big Leagues
December 30, 2024 Uncategorized
When I last wrote about Durell Thomas Jr. he was going into 12th grade (Year 3 of our Workforce Prep program) at Harper Woods High School. He was dreaming about becoming a professional sports photographer and learning how to put together academic and career plans. Read 2021 blog about Durell.… Read More