Making Detroit Future Ready

Detroit was founded on creativity and innovation. Our youth play an important part in continuing the legacy. The Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation helps by cultivating talent in STEM and entrepreneurship.

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The Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation focuses on providing at-risk youth access to college preparation, STEM and entrepreneurial programs, as well as internships and scholarships.

CAY 2 Coding Lab Accelerator Program

CAY 2 Entrepreneurs Club

CAY 2 Engineering Club

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.

Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation believes that the youth of Detroit are our greatest resource. Detroit was founded on creativity and innovation and it is our vision to create a culture where our youth are important players in STEM and entrepreneurship. Through world class programming and cultural experiences, the Foundation is committed to ensuring that Detroit youth are Future Ready.

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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.