Ubuntu Leadership Summit

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:00 a.m.

Location: 2500 University Ave, 2500 University Ave, 50311

Event Information

Description

The Genesis Youth Foundation, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development, Iowa Department of Human Services, Drake University, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Hope+Elim, Kyles AME Zion Church, Change Course, and OPX is hosting the 2023 Ubuntu Leadership Summit from Monday, June 19 through Saturday, June 24. This week-long community sharing event is geared towards information sharing and connecting community members to resources available through state agencies and other community organizations within the Des Moines area.

The theme this year is Leaders addressing community challenges together. It is a chance to share knowledge and inspire youths and adults through training workshops, storytelling, small group conversations and more. There will be roundtable conversations regarding challenges facing adults/parents and all youth, including immigrant and refugee youth, black and brown youth, and at-risk youth living within Central Iowa. All community members and leaders are encouraged to attend this amazing event.

If you are interested in attending this year’s summit, visit our website to register and for event details: genesisyouthfoundation.org/ubuntuleadershipsummit. Please call us at (515) 343-0149 or email us at info@genesisyouthfoundation.org.

Event Schedule

Monday, June 19 - The week will kick off with a Juneteenth Celebration including GYF's Bridging the Cultural Gap Workshop from 5 - 6 p.m., and a Hope + Elim Church Celebration which will include Genesis Youth Foundation dancers and a youth Ubuntu Leader Egan Kasigwa. This workshop will be on understanding our cultural differences and backgrounds to break down stereotypes and better live in community with each other. The week will then transition into multiple evening workshops leading up to the Ubuntu Leadership Summit on Saturday, June 24.

Tuesday, June 20 - In the first workshop we will explore the many career paths available to youth today, especially in the trades. Learn about the fastest-growing and best-paid occupations. The second workshop will celebrate World Refugee Day with storytelling and discussion.

Wednesday, June 21 - Sara Bath from Iowa Works will hold a mock job interview session for both youth and adults. Sharpen your interviewing skills by doing practice interviews, receiving feedback, developing strategies for handling tough interview questions, and gaining self-confidence!

Thursday, June 22 - Bill Adamowski from Drake University will hold a Youth Entrepreneurship Competition which will include developing business ideas, pitching your idea, and competing to win prizes! Winners will be announced at the Summit on Saturday.

Saturday, June 24 - Ubuntu Leadership Summit (see the full agenda on the website)

Neighborhoods

Greater Des Moines Area

Host Organization

Genesis Youth Foundation

Website

genesisyouthfoundation.org

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/genesisyouthfoundation/

Hashtag

#ubuntuleadershipsummit

Pricing Information

FREE

Contact

Lisa Cassady
5157067465
l.cassady@genesisyouthfoundation.org