DCAN Update | December 2, 2021
DCAN INITIATIVES
DECEMBER VIRTUAL LUNCH AND LEARN
Last Call to RSVP
Join us for our Virtual December Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, December 7th from 10-1:30 PM over zoom! The theme of this event will be "Paying for College." Our speakers include Oakland University, the United Negro College Fund, College Board, Black Friday Scholarship Boot Camp and theUniversity of Michigan. This event has been submitted for SCECH credits.

Here is the tentative agenda:

  • DCAN Announcements
  • FAFSA 2022-23
  • How to Improve Scholarship Submissions
  • Detroit Promise Presentation
  • MI Student Aid Presentation
  • Paying for College Panel
GIVING TUESDAY:
THERE'S STILL TIME TO DONATE
GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place on Nov. 30, 2021. This global movement unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. We encourage you to donate as early as today!
 
DCAN is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday for the third year. Your giving has a significant impact on our mission to: 

  • Help high school counselors and advisers create more college access experiences for their students.
  • Support students and the community with high-quality SAT preparation, college exposure, and more.
  • Support our student initiatives that help them create college lists and connect them with skilled trade opportunities

If you believe in our mission, please chip in HERE with as little as $10, if able. Our goal is to raise $2,000 by December 3rd.
THE COLLEGE FIT PROJECT
Sign Up Your School by December 3rd!
The College “Fit” Project is a pilot campaign to engage learning how to determine the best "fit" schools. The Detroit College Match tool focuses on the academic alignment for match, reach and safety in conjunction with African American graduation rates, it does not however take into account the social-emotional disparagement that students endure embarking on their post graduation journeys.

The campaign will not only educate and elevate important factors that affect enrollment but will also develop critical thinking and knowledge application needed for college research. Students will use detroitcollegematch.com and a word bank to support determining a college list.

This project is designed for both middle and high school students. Register your school today to compete for up to $800 in prizes!
UPCOMING EVENTS
DETROIT YOUTH SUMMIT
This Saturday, Detroit teens are invited to a free virtual event on mental health and public policy and advocacy, sponsored by the CDAD Youth Engagement Partners.

The first 75 youth to register (and attend!) will receive a $25 gift card for attending! They will provide $20 Door Dash gift cards for all attendees to order lunch!
DCA WINTER BAZAAR:
FINALS DESTRESSIVAL
The Detroit College Ambassadors (DCA) are partnering with Project Big Sister and the Omicron Omicron chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to bring you the 2nd Annual Finals Destressival!

DCA will be hosting a free screening of "Spider- Man: No Way Home" on Friday, December 17th at Emagine, Royal Oak. There will be a private theater, free pizza, and more!
JOB POSTINGS:
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is currently seeking a detail-oriented, goal driven and self-motivated Communications and Development Manager.

The Communications and Development Manager will work directly with the Executive Director and will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and executing the fundraising and communication operations of the organization.
CONNECT: Detroit College Access Network