Register for the 2023 Youth Driven Spaces Conference

This year marks the sixth annual Youth Driven Space (YDS) Conference, which aims to connect youth-driven organizations from across Southeast Michigan and to provide a space for growth and learning. The YDS conference is a day full of community building, presentations, workshops, and project proposals.

The 2023 YDS Conference will take place on April 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, at Eastern Michigan University’s McKenny Hall. Our theme this year is Transitioning into Adulthood. The conference will include workshops that prepare teens for the future, especially topics that aren’t taught in high school such as professional skills and how to be financially independent. Additionally, we will be giving out $5,000 to fund youth driven projects.

We would love for your organization to participate! Register by March 31st.

Seeking youth-led workshop proposals!

Topics may include: Important skills for success that are not taught in school, How to be financially independent, Planning for the future, Professional skills, Navigating healthcare, financial aid, transportation, and other tricky systems. Apply by March 3rd

Seeking youth-driven project ideas in need of funding!

We will be giving out a total of $5,000 to a few selected groups who apply to pitch a youth driven project. Project pitches do not need to be connected to the conference theme. Submit a youth driven project idea by March 3rd