JOURNi

04/07/2026

Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.

Youth Tech Exploration

Empower young learners through four exciting, interactive stations!

Drones – Learn the basics of flight and coding while piloting drones.

Robotics – Build, program, and bring robots to life through teamwork and creativity.

3D Printing – Design and print your own creations, turning digital ideas into physical objects.

Swift Playgrounds – Explore coding fundamentals using Apple’s fun and interactive platform.

Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.

JOURNi is building an authentic tech ecosystem in Detroit. In order to do so, we will be offering a plethora of community workshops and events, geared towards our youth and adults. Check out our calendar of events and join us for the JOURNi. 

04/07/2026

Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.

Youth Tech Exploration

Empower young learners through four exciting, interactive stations!

Drones – Learn the basics of flight and coding while piloting drones.

Robotics – Build, program, and bring robots to life through teamwork and creativity.

3D Printing – Design and print your own creations, turning digital ideas into physical objects.

Swift Playgrounds – Explore coding fundamentals using Apple’s fun and interactive platform.

Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.

03/20/2026

This summer, give your child the opportunity to DISCOVER their potential with JOURNi’s FREE Summer Discovery program.
This 5-week experience is designed for Metro Detroit students ages 13+ to build real skills in STEM, math, and language arts while exploring future career pathways… all in one program!
Mornings: Math and English. | Afternoons: Coding, Robotics, AI, 3D Printing, and more.
They won’t just stay busy. They’ll build confidence, strengthen skills, and explore real career paths through hands-on learning and field trips.
Free meals daily. Limited spots available.
Apply now: https://www.journi.org/summerdiscovery

03/20/2026

This summer, give your child the opportunity to DISCOVER their potential with JOURNi’s FREE Summer Discovery program.
This 5-week experience is designed for Metro Detroit students ages 13+ to build real skills in STEM, math, and language arts while exploring future career pathways… all in one program!
Mornings: Math and English. | Afternoons: Coding, Robotics, AI, 3D Printing, and more.
They won’t just stay busy. They’ll build confidence, strengthen skills, and explore real career paths through hands-on learning and field trips.
Free meals daily. Limited spots available.
Apply now: journi.org/summerdiscovery

We are building an authentic tech ecosystem in Detroit.

03/10/2026

Join us during Spring Break for JOURNi’s Spring Tech Camp, a fun and engaging 3-day experience for 4th–8th grade students! Campers will explore exciting technology topics through hands-on learning, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. The camp takes place Monday, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st (9:00AM–3:00PM) at the Ford Community Center East (15491 Maddelein St., Detroit, MI 48205). Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided daily. There is a $25 registration fee, which will be returned upon successful completion of the program.

Camp activities include:

American History lessons

Building and programming robots

Introduction to 3D Printing

Introduction to Machine Learning in AI

Introduction to Drone Technology

Space is limited—register today!

JOURNi is building an authentic tech ecosystem in Detroit. In order to do so, we will be offering a plethora of community workshops and events, geared towards our youth and adults. Check out our calendar of events and join us for the JOURNi. 

03/10/2026

Join us during Spring Break for JOURNi’s Spring Tech Camp, a fun and engaging 3-day experience for 4th–8th grade students! Campers will explore exciting technology topics through hands-on learning, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. The camp takes place Monday, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st (9:00AM–3:00PM) at the Ford Community Center East (15491 Maddelein St., Detroit, MI 48205). Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided daily. There is a $25 registration fee, which will be returned upon successful completion of the program.

Camp activities include:

American History lessons

Building and programming robots

Introduction to 3D Printing

Introduction to Machine Learning in AI

Introduction to Drone Technology

Space is limited—register today!

02/25/2026

Black History Month Spotlight: Delane Parnell

Growing up near Seven Mile Road without internet access, he's now founder of PlayVS—a $400M company that made esports an official high school sport.

This is why JOURNi exists. We're removing barriers for Detroit area youth to access tech education.

Corporate partners get early access to the talent shaping Detroit's tech future.

📲 Text GAP to 26989 or visit https://journi.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/19542 to build Detroit's future with us.

02/24/2026

Black History Month Spotlight: Stacy Brown-Philpot

From delivering newspapers on Detroit's west side to leading TaskRabbit through its IKEA acquisition. She just raised $172M to invest in diverse founders.

Detroit produces world-class tech leaders. JOURNi accelerates that trajectory.

Sponsorship tiers:
→ $2,500 – One student's summer
→ $15,000 – Fund 3 internships
→ $25,000+ – Name a program

📲 Text GAP to 26989 or visit https://journi.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/19542 to invest in diverse founders.