Youth Technology Exploration - July 26th
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Journi Summer Discovery Next-Up Pitch and Presentation
Celebrate the incredible work of our Summer Discovery students as they present the mobile app prototypes they've developed over the past five weeks! This culminating event will feature a student-led pitch competition where teams share their innovative ideas, designs, and problem-solving skills.
Come support our young creators, explore their app concepts, and see how they're using technology to make a difference!
Please join us on Friday, July 25th starting at 1pm to celebrate the graduation of our 2025 summer cohort.
Location: 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
Theatre in the Liberal Arts Building
Enter through the door on the west side of the building, parking available in the nearest parking lot.
Youth Technology exploration
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Youth Technology Exploration
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult and Youth Technology Exploration
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult Tech Exploration
Part II of "Build Smarter Apps with Lovable.dev & Supabase"
Learn how to leverage Lovable.dev and Supabase to generate app components using AI-powered prompts. This hands-on workshop will guide you through streamlining development, integrating backend services, and building functional apps with minimal coding. Perfect for developers and creators looking to accelerate their workflow! Led by Donovan Brown
Youth and Adult Technology Exploration March 22nd
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult Tech Exploration
"Build Smarter Apps with Lovable.dev & Supabase"
Learn how to leverage Lovable.dev and Supabase to generate app components using AI-powered prompts. This hands-on workshop will guide you through streamlining development, integrating backend services, and building functional apps with minimal coding. Perfect for developers and creators looking to accelerate their workflow! Led by Donovan Brown
Journi February Youth and Adult Tech Exploration
Join JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy for an engaging dual-track tech event on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ford Community Center East in Detroit!
Youth Tech Exploration: Dive into AI machine learning with exciting activities to learn concepts and real-world applications of machine learning.
Adult Tech: Intro to Supabase: Led by Donovan Brown, discover how to start your project with Supabase, an open-source Firebase alternative, using a PostgreSQL database.
Refreshments will be provided.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow in technology!
Journi STEAM Winter Camp
Join JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy for our Black History Month S.T.E.A.M. Winter Camp, designed for 5th through 8th graders! From February 17-19, 2025, at the Ford Community Center East in Detroit, students will explore AR, storytelling, animation, and hands-on activities. Breakfast and lunch are provided, with expert instruction by Krissie Knight and Dememkco Eberhardt. All participants who attend all three days will receive a full registration refund. Don't miss this fun and educational experience!

January Tech Exploration - January 15th
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult Tech Exploration
Jump into front-end development with this introductory workshop! Explore essential HTML, CSS, and JavaScript concepts and learn how to build your first web pages from scratch, no prior experience required.
Journi Tech Exploration: AI & AR Workshops for Adults and Youth
Discover the Future of Tech: AI & AR Workshops for Adults and Youth
Adults will dive into cutting-edge technology! Adults will explore the power of AI, mastering tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to boost creativity and productivity.
Youth will unleash their imagination in an interactive AR workshop using Reality Composer and AR Makr to create immersive experiences.
No prior experience needed —just curiosity, we'll supply the laptops!
Join us for a hands-on journey into innovation.
Technology Exploration Youth and Adults! November 16th
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult Tech Exploration: Mobile App Design
Got an app idea? This workshop is the perfect starting point for adults looking to transform their app vision into reality. Collaborate with JOURNi's experts and learn the fundamentals of mobile app design to bring your concepts to life.
Youth Technology Exploration - October 19th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
IN ADDITION, WE’LL HAVE GIVE AWAYS!
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - September 28th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
YTE - August 24th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

Youth Technology Exploration - July 20th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Tech Exploration - May 11th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - April 27th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!


2024 Youth Winter Tech Bootcamp
THE YOUTH WINTER TECH CAMP IS FILLING UP FAST, WITH LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
YOUR STUDENT WILL ENJOY A WEEK OF PROGRAMMING DEDICATED TO A "TECHIER" STUDENT. IT WILL INCLUDE INTRODUCTIONS TO SWIFT PROGRAMMING, LAPTOP REPAIR PROJECTS, Q&AS, AND MORE EVERYDAY.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EVERYDAY TO ENSURE THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO TAKE ON THE DAY. THE DEPOSIT FOR CAMP IS $50 WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.
Monday, February 19 - Thursday, February 22
9 am -2 pm
Ford Resource and Engagement Center
15491 Maddelein St, Detroit, MI 48205

Youth Technology Exploration - Jan 27th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

Youth Technology Exploration - December 9th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - October 21st
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - September 16th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

Youth Technology Exploration - August 12th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - July 22
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

Youth Technology Exploration - June 24, 2023
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!

AL for All - June 14th
For Youth: Join the design challenge for social Good and use your superpowers to create a solution that matters most to the community of Detroit. The Challenge will offer an amazing and engaging learning experience for Patrick McGovern Foundation colleagues to support our community as we develop projects that positively impact our community.
For Adults: Join the group while we embark on stories of careers in Tech and work together to build sleek resumes that can be leveraged during a job search. Together we will build personal career pitch ideas that can help you ace an interview.
Develop a solid career pitch
Resume Quick Designs
Mock Interviews