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May 2020
2020 Preservation Detroit Saturday Downtown Tour
See Downtown Detroit through our eyes Our award-winning walking tour of downtown Detroit! Explore the plan for the city from the ground up. Way up! Historic high-rises, towering monuments, grand boulevards, parks and plazas are all part of this groundbreaking tour. Spanning over 300 years of Detroit history, see Detroit gems from streetscape to skyline. Our experienced guides will share the evolving story of Detroit's vibrant downtown area, from Cadillac's landing to the most recent development news. As Michigan's oldest…
Find out more »2020 Preservation Detroit Saturday Eastern Market Tour
Explore the vibrant Eastern Market with us! Experience the sights, sounds and smells of America's oldest and largest outdoor farmers market as you walk among reminders of its 125 year history. From woodlands to cemeteries, prisons to railroads, breweries to rum runners, and music to murals, discover what makes Eastern Market's past so fascinating, learn about plans for the future, and after the tour, spend time in the present to shop and enjoy. Tours depart from the Eastern Market Visitors Center.…
Find out more »2020 Preservation Detroit Midtown Saturday Tour
Detroit Midtown Tour: 1st and 3rd Saturdays On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, we explore the exciting Midtown neighborhood, home to dramatic changes in recent years. Set on Detroit’s original ribbon farms, this dynamic neighborhood became an upscale enclave for Detroit’s movers and shakers! See some of the city’s most cherished historic homes and avant-garde businesses. Transformed from “Piety Hill” to “Skid Row” to today’s vibrant urban neighborhood, Midtown is full of distinctly Detroit stories. The tour departs…
Find out more »2020 Preservation Detroit Cultural Center Saturday Tour
Explore Detroit's Cultural Center - 2nd and 4th Saturdays On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, we highlight the monumental gathering spaces of Detroit. The tour departs from the Detroit Public Library Main Branch at the Woodward entrance. The vision for Detroit’s Cultural Center began more than 100 years ago and has continued to evolve through decades. Uncover the stories behind Detroit’s great cultural institutions, like the magnificent art and architecture of the Detroit Institute of Arts and the…
Find out more »August 2020
How to Improve Your Professional Relationships
Take the next step in preparing for your new career by developing the lasting communication and interpersonal relationship skills needed to successfully find, interview for and keep your next job! Whether you’re new to the workforce or a veteran, everyone can benefit from the tips, guides and group interaction provided in this exciting, interactive workshop.
Find out more »Resume in a Day
Join us for this comprehensive workshop and learn everything you need to know in order to create dynamic and impactful resumes, cover letters, thank you letters and reference pages. Not only will you leave with a brand-new resume and templates for success, but also the confidence to find and apply for any job you are qualified for.
Find out more »Find Your Next Job Online
Do you know how employers research job candidates online? Businesses put their best digital foot forward and expect you to do the same! A polished online presence showcases your communication skills and demonstrates your ability to understand the importance of maintaining a professional digital presence. By attending this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of how to maintain an appropriate online presence, make connections, build your digital network and use that network to land your next job.
Find out more »Detroit Parks & Public Spaces Virtual Tour
On this virtual tour you will to learn more about Detroit's parks and public spaces. Did you know that the city of Detroit spends about $9 million annually on 307 municipal parks that cover nearly 4,000 acres of the city’s neighborhoods? Join our founder and director of City Institute Jeanette Pierce for an interactive look at Detroit Parks as part of WDET’s Detroit by the Numbers series and the station’s Parks Project. This tour will showcase four very different Detroit…
Find out more »Mortal Madness
"A night for mortals to share their madness/dark arts." An outlet for classic horror-loving fanatics to express their talents year-round instead of just the month of October.
Find out more »How to Improve Your Professional Relationships
Take the next step in preparing for your new career by developing the lasting communication and interpersonal relationship skills needed to successfully find, interview for and keep your next job! Whether you’re new to the workforce or a veteran, everyone can benefit from the tips, guides and group interaction provided in this exciting, interactive workshop.
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