Shuna Hayward to moderate Detroit Future Careers panel

On October 27, Connect Detroit’s Interim President & CEO Shuna K. Hayward will be moderating “Investing in Detroit Youth, Building Our Future,” as part of Detroit Future City’s Detroit Future Careers: Reimagining Career Pathways for Youth Success.

Shuna will join panelists Dr. Sharon Hopkins of Detroit Public Schools Community District, Laila Bell of The Skillman Foundation, and Chancellor Juan Salgado of City Colleges of Chicago for an engaging discussion on how to better connect young people with career pathways that offer financial stability and opportunities for growth.

Together, they’ll explore and discuss how to support young people’s aspirations and equip them with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to build successful futures.

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 1–3 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Where: Focus HOPE, 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI

The event is in-person only, and space is limited. For more information on how to register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-future-careers-reimagining-career-pathways-for-youth-success-tickets-2001401293144