PROGRAMS / YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth Development & Leadership

We invest in the next generation of McDougall-Hunt leaders through mentorship, skill-building, and civic engagement programs designed to create pathways to opportunity.

Investing in Our Future

The young people of McDougall-Hunt are not just the future of our neighborhood — they are its present. Our youth development programs create structured opportunities for young residents to develop leadership skills, explore career pathways, and build lasting connections to their community.

Through mentorship cohorts, digital skills training, and civic engagement projects, we ensure that every young person in our neighborhood has a chance to thrive.

Our youth programs are designed with young people, not just for them. Participants help shape the direction of initiatives and develop real decision-making skills along the way.

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Connect Your Youth with Our Programs

Fill out our General Intake Form to learn more about current youth programming and enrollment opportunities. Spots are limited — reach out early to secure a place.

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Youth Events

Feb 2 2026

Build Your Brand Entrepreneurship Class

4:00pm - 7:00pm

The Build Your Brand class is a comprehensive entrepreneurship workshop designed specifically for residents of the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood and the broader Detroit community. This program bridges the gap between having a business idea and establishing a professional, sustainable brand identity.

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Feb 4 2026

Nutrition Education & "Food Skills" Mini-Sessions

11:00am - 1:30pm

Hands-on nutrition education sessions that teach practical cooking skills, healthy meal planning on a budget, and food preservation techniques for McDougall-Hunt residents.

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Feb 5 2026

Free Computer Class Google Workspace Basics Mini-Course

12:00pm - 3:00pm

A hands-on introduction to Google Workspace tools including Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive. No prior computer experience needed — all skill levels welcome.

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