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Cass Tech: Juniors will participate in new architecture prep program

By DeAnna Howard and Ikeya Lake Staff Writers Cass Tech has introduced a new architecture prep program for high school juniors directed by the University Of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning In January, a select group of high school juniors from Cass Tech, Detroit School of the Arts and Western International attended an architecture prep course at the Michigan Research Studio in Detroit. In December, U-M had a grand opening at the Michigan Studio space inviting the students that will be attending the course, the principals from participating high schools and the head of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at U-M. “I was excited about the program being announced because I knew I will be able to learn more about architecture,” Cass Tech student Shajnin Dristy said. The program will allow students to earn high school credits while learning skills and techniques in the class. The U-M program requires students that students be juniors.











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DIA: GirlBiz helps girls learn about entrepreneurship

By Keyonna Wash Staff Writer The girls of Detroit International Academy have been selected by Detroit Public Schools as one of its pilot schools for its GirlBiz program, which provides students the chance to meet and talk to successful business women from across the nation. According to a DPS press release, “GirlBiz is a program of the National Association of Women Business Owners EXCEL Greater Detroit Chapter that provides teenage girls with exposure, education and support in the area of entrepreneurship.” The program will educate DIA students about financial independence through one-day conferences and workshops that focus on entrepreneurship and economic responsibility. The GirlBiz kickoff began with a pep rally in the auditorium for the entire school and ended with a select few creating their plans for the future. More 100 D.I.A.








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