Our History
Propelled by a belief that Detroit public schools’ sustainability was too big a task for a school district to undertake alone, the Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation was established in 2019 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit Michigan corporation.
The Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation’s priority was to build on Detroit’s rich history to define the possibilities and provide solutions for preparing a diverse population for global competition.
Our organization has developed and implemented innovative programming for high school youth through collaboration with principals, teachers, administrators, businesses, community organizations, and local citizens. Through its collaborative effort, the Foundation has leveraged resources and engaged the Detroit community to improve public schools’ standing in our community, state, and nation.
Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation continues to be committed to innovation and creativity, with a willingness to take risks in a pursuit to ensure that public education is producing future-ready youth who will move the nation forward.
Motor City Innovators
Mission
The mission of this program is to provide middle and high school youth in Detroit with quality out-of-school time programming that will increase engagement with STEM, entrepreneurship and provide accessible college and career pathways.
College and Career Readiness
College and Career readiness is an essential part of ensuring youth become self-sufficient adults. The program will seek to increase the number of youth that attend college and have meaningful careers by providing SAT training, college counseling, college tours and internships.
Technology
The field of technology is an ever-growing business that minorities have not been able to historically access. By exposing youth to technology in high school, this program will close the digital divide and increase the number of technology majors and subsequent professions.
Focus
The primary focus of this programming is Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship and College Readiness HS youth are most-engaged with hands-on skills that translate to tangible outcomes.
About Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation
The Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation focuses on providing at-risk youths access to College Preparation, STEM and Entrepreneurial programs, as well as Internships and Scholarships.
Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code.
