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Inspired, motivated youth leave summit ready to seek jobs, pursue careers


Rannie_Johnson Rannie Johnson, 18, found encouragement and motivation at the recent Youth Employment Summit, where nearly 150 students benefited from advice and information about local job opportunities and the challenges that come with pursuing careers.

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Making a difference in graduation rates


Gen. Colin Powell and Alma Powell write in a Detroit Free Press opinion piece that Detroit's spirit combined with a group of committed citizens and community leaders has helped turn the tide with some local high schools' graduation rates.

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Profit sharing: Carstens principal makes student's success everyone's investment


Hattie M. Carstens Elementary School principal Dr. Theresa Mattison fosters a climate and culture that keeps everyone from students, teachers, support staff and parents involved. For her success, she recently was named as one of seven transformational leaders across America by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

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First Lady a hit in Hitsville
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First Lady Michelle Obama visited Detroit on May 26, offering words of encouragement to thousands of Detroit kids.

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Summer jobs campaign for youth kicks off


The public campaign for summer jobs for youth in The Skillman Foundation's Good Neighborhoods and the city of Detroit was launched late last month at the "Breakfast of Champions," where Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Skillman Foundation President & CEO Carol Goss shared how their first work experiences played a major role in shaping their personal work ethic and future.

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Upcoming community events


Great things are happening in Cody Rouge!, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Don Bosco Hall Community Resource Center, 19321 W. Chicago St., Detroit 48228. Read more.
Homelessness "Through the Eyes of a Child", 6-9 p.m. Friday, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., Birmingham. 313.831.3777. Read more.
Good Schools proposal-writing workshop, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, The MSU Detroit Center, Detroit 48201. Read more.

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