Journi Tech Exploration: AI & AR Workshops for Adults and Youth
Discover the Future of Tech: AI & AR Workshops for Adults and Youth
Adults will dive into cutting-edge technology! Adults will explore the power of AI, mastering tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to boost creativity and productivity.
Youth will unleash their imagination in an interactive AR workshop using Reality Composer and AR Makr to create immersive experiences.
No prior experience needed —just curiosity, we'll supply the laptops!
Join us for a hands-on journey into innovation.
Technology Exploration Youth and Adults! November 16th
Join us for an exciting morning of hands-on tech exploration for both youth and adults, sponsored by JOURNi and Ford Philanthropy.
Youth Tech Exploration
Empower young learners with one of five interactive tech stations! Dive into Kano Computer Kits, Sphero Rovers, HTML/CSS, Augmented Reality, and Apple Playgrounds. Each station is designed to inspire creativity and introduce essential tech skills in a fun, engaging way.
Adult Tech Exploration: Mobile App Design
Got an app idea? This workshop is the perfect starting point for adults looking to transform their app vision into reality. Collaborate with JOURNi's experts and learn the fundamentals of mobile app design to bring your concepts to life.
Youth Technology Exploration - October 19th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
IN ADDITION, WE’LL HAVE GIVE AWAYS!
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - September 28th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
YTE - August 24th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - July 20th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Tech Exploration - May 11th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - April 27th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
More than Code Summer 2024
Level up your summer with our More Than Code Program! 🚀 Don't miss out on the coding, creativity, and camaraderie. Hurry, April 1st is your deadline to dive into the digital adventure! PAID EXPERIENCE FOR High School Students ages 14+
2024 Youth Winter Tech Bootcamp
THE YOUTH WINTER TECH CAMP IS FILLING UP FAST, WITH LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
YOUR STUDENT WILL ENJOY A WEEK OF PROGRAMMING DEDICATED TO A "TECHIER" STUDENT. IT WILL INCLUDE INTRODUCTIONS TO SWIFT PROGRAMMING, LAPTOP REPAIR PROJECTS, Q&AS, AND MORE EVERYDAY.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EVERYDAY TO ENSURE THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO TAKE ON THE DAY. THE DEPOSIT FOR CAMP IS $50 WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.
Monday, February 19 - Thursday, February 22
9 am -2 pm
Ford Resource and Engagement Center
15491 Maddelein St, Detroit, MI 48205
Youth Technology Exploration - Jan 27th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - December 9th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - October 21st
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - September 16th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
More than Code Graduation - August 17th
Join us as we celebrate this summer’s More than Code cohort and watch them compete for prizes through a pitch competition.
Youth Technology Exploration - August 12th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - July 22
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration - June 24, 2023
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
AL for All - June 14th
For Youth: Join the design challenge for social Good and use your superpowers to create a solution that matters most to the community of Detroit. The Challenge will offer an amazing and engaging learning experience for Patrick McGovern Foundation colleagues to support our community as we develop projects that positively impact our community.
For Adults: Join the group while we embark on stories of careers in Tech and work together to build sleek resumes that can be leveraged during a job search. Together we will build personal career pitch ideas that can help you ace an interview.
Develop a solid career pitch
Resume Quick Designs
Mock Interviews
Youth Technology Exploration - Saturday May 27th, 2023
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
April 29th - Youth Tech Exploration
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Technology Exploration
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Youth Tech Exploration - Feb 25th
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Winter Tech Camp
THE YOUTH WINTER TECH CAMP IS FILLING UP FAST, WITH LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
YOUR STUDENT WILL ENJOY A WEEK OF PROGRAMMING DEDICATED TO A "TECHIER" STUDENT. IT WILL INCLUDE INTRODUCTIONS TO SWIFT PROGRAMMING, LAPTOP REPAIR PROJECTS, Q&AS, AND MORE EVERYDAY.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EVERYDAY TO ENSURE THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO TAKE ON THE DAY. THE DEPOSIT FOR CAMP IS $50 WHICH WILL BE REFUNDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.
Monday, February 20 - Thursday, February 23
9 am -2 pm
Ford Resource and Engagement Center
15491 Maddelein St, Detroit, MI 48205
REGISTER TODAY!
Journi House of Tech Community Hub Launch
Announcing our House of Tech Community co-working days launch. Join us and hear about our computer lab availability, free wifi access, and free digital literacy workshops open to the community.
YOUTH TECH EXPLORATION - JANUARY 2023
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Journi Tech Exploration
ALL YOUTH 8-17 , ARE INVITED TO COME TO JOURNI’S TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION! WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO WEB DESIGN USING HTML/CSS, AND BLOCK CODING USING CODE.ORG AND SPHERO ROBOTS!
WE'RE NOT LEAVING ADULTS OUT THIS WEEK EITHER. JOIN US FOR USE INTRO TO CODING WORKSHOP WHICH INCLUDES AN INTRO TO WEB DEVELOPMENT AND A CODE-A-LONG USING HTML.
YOU’LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY IN A FUN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT.
WE'LL SUPPLY THE LAPTOPS, BRING AN OPEN MIND AND BE READY TO HAVE FUN!
Expect Raffle Giveaways for the holidays as well!
Free Admission Available for a Limited Time with Promo Code: DECEMBERTECH Share with Friends & Family!
Home Grown Success Information Sessions
Join us for one of our multiple Sessions in January to get more information bout the Homegrown Success Program in partnership with Accenture.
Information covered includes: learning modules, work opportunities, application process, Q+A for parents and students.
Homegrown Success features "More than code”, the latest iteration of JOURNi's programming that will enhance student's confidence in shaping their own future.
More than Code is a 14-week program that takes high school students through one semester of coding education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship training.
Successful Completion of this program can lead to a paid summer Internship where interns will complete tasks such as deliver digital products and services to paying Clients.
Information Session Dates are as follows:
January 11th at 6pm
January 19th at 6pm
January 25th at 6pm
January 8th, 15th or 22nd at 10am
Summer Code Pool - Building Robots and Coding
Join us for our latest edition of our Virtual Code Pool powered by the Ford Resource and Engagement Center. In this series of virtual workshops Code Pool participants will receive makeblock mbots. They will then attend virtual sessions where they will build their robots with the rest of the program. After building them, participants will program the robots using a smart phone or tablet. Finally, participants will build their own personal websites describing their experience.
Robots will need to be picked up at a future date before the program start up. Robots are free with admission to the program.
Tickets are limited, register on our eventbrite or our website at journi.org/readytolearn