DCAN Update | February 16, 2022
DCAN INITIAITIVES
LAST CALL: REGISTER FOR OUR FEBRUARY LUNCH & LEARN
Join us for the first Lunch & Learn of 2022! We will be covering Skilled Trade and Career Pathways. The Lunch and Learn will be held on February 17th from 10-1:30 PM virtually.

This professional development has been submitted for 2.75 SCECHs. For additional questions, please email our Professional Development Program Manager, Daniel Valentine at dvalentine@detroitcan.org.
DETROIT STRIVES
Thank you for attending the last Detroit STRIVES Session on February 10th. Our next session will be March 10th from 10-12 PM.

Detroit STRIVES is a professional development opportunity with one hour for college access topics and one hour on FAFSA strategy and completion. You can partake in the portion that is most relevant to you! This will be hosted every 2nd Thursday of the Month.

For more information, contact Daniel Valentine, at dvalentine@detroitcan.org.

Here are the Spring 2022 Agendas:
March 10, 2022
  • College Access Strategy: Decision Days/Starting the Conversation early for Juniors
  • FAFSA Strategy: Navigating & Accessing Financial Aid
May 12, 2022
  • College Access Strategy: Preparing for the Pivot
  • FAFSA Strategy: Preparing for Rising Seniors
PARTNER INITIATIVES
SAMVID YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
Samvid Young Leaders (SYL) is a scholarship program that launched in 2020 in partnership with the Detroit Promise to support college-bound, high achieving young women in Detroit who face financial challenges. 

The main eligibility criteria are:
  • Student must register for and take advantage of the Detroit Promise 
  • Student must identify as a woman 
  • Student must have an average GPA of 3.5+ (at time of application and upon graduation) 
  • Student must be eligible for the full or partial Pell Grant 
  • Student must be accepted into a 4-year Michigan-based university that participates in the Detroit Promise 
HOMELESS AND FOSTER
YOUTH TAX CREDIT
This tax season, there are special rules for homeless and foster youth that were achieved through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Qualifying youth experiencing homelessness and youth from foster care who are at least 18 years old are eligible for a $1,502 tax refund through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), even if they are full-time students. This is a departure from previous tax years, and of special importance to vulnerable youth who are still in high school or pursuing higher education.

This is currently a credit that is only being offered this year. Please ensure students are aware of this and offer support where needed before the tax filing deadline.
DPSCD: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Detroit Public Schools Community District is seeking qualified vendors to assist its Office of Family and Community Engagement in providing neighborhood-based positive youth development as part of its 2022 extended summer school programming.

The District may select more than one qualified vendor to deliver services to students and/or support the delivery of
services to students through multiple community partners.
JOB POSTINGS
Racquet Up
Racquet Up is hiring a College Access and Success Coordinator beginning in March 2022! Racquet Up focused on academic tutoring, community service, and fitness education.
MSUCAC
Michigan State University College Advising Corps (MSUCAC) is hiring in DCAN’s area! MSUCAC is seeking College Advisers to join Romulus High School, Warren Woods Tower High School, Hazel Park High School, and more. Find all of the details below. Apply by February 28 to be eligible for a priority interview slot.
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