DAPCEP

🎉 One Year. 50 Events. A Celebration of STEM.

Our 50th Anniversary celebration is underway and we're excited to launch a series of 50 events throughout our 50th year. We kicked things off with the General Motors Audit Team, who volunteered their time and expertise to help improve DAPCEP’s inventory systems and archive program data.

Want to be part of our 50th Anniversary celebration? Host an event with DAPCEP!
🔗 Volunteer Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeypGgjCp_xq3h95UZKa7v8iTvIjFhXy9KjeYfeSbNIQjs74Q/viewform
Or email [email protected] to get started!

From new courses to FREE STEM experiences, DAPCEP has something for every student this semester! 🔬💻⚙️
Classes take place Saturday mornings and give students the opportunity to explore STEM through exciting hands-on learning experiences.

👉 Register and learn more at https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ .

1) 3D Printing Beginners (Accelerate4KIDS Detroit Center) - Grades 4th-5th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317063

2) Computer Science & AI for Beginners (Accelerate4KIDS Detroit Center) - Grades 4th - 5th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317071
3) Next Generation of Autonomous Vehicles - (Michigan Central) - Grades 6th-12th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =329445
4) Quantum Vision: How We See the Unseen - (University of Michigan) - Grades 6th - 12th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =321351
5) Raspberry Pi Parade - (Wayne State University) - Grades 6th - 8th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =320986
6) Urban Design Architecture (Lawrence Tech University - IMHOTEP) Grades 7th - 12th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317017

7) Young Millionaires Entrepreneurship - (MJ Digital U of D Mercy) - Grades 4th - 9th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =284944

DAPCEP Honored with the Spirit of Detroit Award! 🏆

At our 50th Anniversary Gala this past Friday, DAPCEP and our Executive Director, Michelle L. Reaves, both received a Spirit of Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council.
We're deeply grateful to the Detroit City Council for this meaningful recognition of DAPCEP's 50 years of impact and commitment to our community.
For five decades, DAPCEP has expanded STEM exposure, education, and opportunity for students in Detroit and beyond. We're excited to continue this work and keep building pathways for the next generation. 💜

City of Detroit Government

Explore our fall STEM offerings in bioengineering, 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, and more! 👇
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1) App Creators Studio: Build Your First iOS - (Wayne State University) - Grades 9th-12th https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =376970

2) Bioengineering - (Oakland University) - Grades 6th - 8th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =329010

3) Dare2Design (University Yes Academy) - Grades 4th - 12th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317304

4) Hollywood Film Engineers (U of D Mercy) - Grades 8th-12th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317214

5) Next Generation of Autonomous Vehicles (Michigan Central) - Grades 6th-12th (FREE)
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =329445


6) 3D Printing Beginners (Accelerate4KIDS Detroit Center) - Grades 4th-5th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =317063

7) Young Millionaires Entrepreneurship - (MJ Digital U of D Mercy) - Grades 4th - 9th
https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ =284944
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Register and view more classes at https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ 🔬🧬⚙️

This past Friday, we celebrated a major milestone: DAPCEP’s 50th Anniversary Gala! 🎉✨

For 50 years, DAPCEP has been empowering youth, inspiring possibilities, and creating opportunities that help transform lives. It was an honor to celebrate this incredible milestone alongside our alumni, families, friends, partners, and supporters who have helped make our work possible.
A special thank you to DTE Energy, University of Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy, Stellantis, Universal Contracting Services, Southfield Public Schools, SEEL (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics), National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen, Motor City Electric, Michigan Tech University, LeCom Utility Contractors, Kresge Foundation, Kelly Services, K2 Family Foundation, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Ferris State University, Detroit Public Schools, Cummins, Center Line Electric, Bradley University, ATK Energy Group, and 2050 Partners Inc. Your support helped make this celebration possible!

But the celebration doesn’t end here! 🎊 We’re looking ahead to the next 50 years and are excited to continue creating meaningful STEM opportunities for generations to come. 💜

Register today at https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/ ⚗️🛠️

The countdown is officially ON! ⏳✨

We are just 2 days away from the DAPCEP 50th Anniversary Gala: Ripple Effects!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of empowering youth, inspiring motivation, and transforming lives across Michigan.

🎟️ LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!

Email [email protected]

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Detroit, MI

For 50 years, students have walked through DAPCEP programs and gone on to pursue careers, build businesses, serve their communities, and make an impact of their own.

Now, we want to hear from you.

What is one opportunity, lesson, mentor, or experience from DAPCEP that you still carry with you today?

Share your story with us here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH2DqOFCYM0UPpl48EVr0u7dT-VzVWFsnBWNH5EMy0DZYMgg/viewform

Your story could inspire the next generation of DAPCEP students.

🔬✨ STEM adventures start early at DAPCEP!

Check out these exciting Fall Saturday STEM classes for your young learners:

1- Enchanted STEM Fairy Tales
📍 University Yes Academy | Grades Pre-K–3rd
Starts September 26th

2- Exploring STEM & Beyond
📍 Bethel AME Church | Grades 2nd–5th
Starts October 3rd

👉 Register today at https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/

Need a Saturday activity for your student? 🚀We offers fun, hands-on STEM experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade! 👩🏽‍🔬💻⚙️
See what STEM experiences are waiting for your student! 👇
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1. Building Blocks of Math - (Lawrence Tech) - Grades 4th to 5th
2. Exploring STEM & Beyond- (Bethel AME Church) - Grades 2nd - 5th
3. Dare2Design (University Yes Academy) - Grades 4th - 12th
4. Hollywood Film Engineers (U of D Mercy) - Grades 8th-12th
5. Explorers - Enchanted STEM Fairy Tales - (University Yes Academy) - Grades Pre K - 3rd
6. Computer Science & AI for Beginners (Accelerate4KIDS Detroit Center) - Grades 4th - 5th
7. Raspberry Pi Parade - (Wayne State University) - Grades 6th - 8th
8. Next Generation of Autonomous Vehicles (Michigan Central) - Grades 6th-12th
9. Senior Seminar - (Lawrence Tech University) - 12th Graders - FREE

See more at https://dapcep.asapconnected.com/