Ms. Robinson will discuss the attributes of summer youth employment programs in several US Cities (Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL and Hartford, CT) and highlight public sector system alignment; educational outcomes; and collaborative models predictive of success. Promising models for opportunity youth will be explored and highlights of Detroit's program (Grow Detroit's Young Talent) will be outlined.

U-M Professor of Social Work Trina Shanks will also discuss Detroit-related programs.

12-1pm followed by an in-depth Q&A discussion from 1-2pm. Lunch will be provided.