Convenings

YDRC convenings bring together youth development leaders across Metro Detroit to connect, learn, and align around shared goals. These gatherings create space for collaboration, reflection, and collective action to strengthen the youth development ecosystem.

YDRC Spring Summit

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The YDRC Spring Summit brings together youth development professionals from across Southeast Michigan for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Through inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking, participants gain practical strategies, build relationships, and strengthen the youth development ecosystem.

Stay tuned for our next Spring Summit.

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YDRC Fall Kick Off

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September 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Durfee Innovation Society
2470 Collingwood St. (Auditorium)
Detroit, MI 48206

Join YDRC's 2026 Fall Network Kickoff as we launch the new program year with connection, collaboration, and learning. Explore workforce readiness and career-connected learning, exchange ideas with peers and leaders, and preview YDRC's 2026–2027 professional development opportunities. This free convening is open to all youth development professionals.

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YDRC Winter Celebrations

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Date & Time TBD
Location TBD

YDRC’s Winter Celebration offers a space to pause, connect, and celebrate the work of the community centering joy, reflection, and relationships during the season.

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What Our Network Is Saying

  • “It’s always great to connect with other youth workers in the community… excited for more PD.”

  • “Networking and learning about the other organizations… The community empowerment that comes with the partnerships and networking built in these workshops is an important tool for our youth and their futures.”