This July, Young People Travel Global Edge (YPT Global Edge) will host its 2025 International Youth Summit in Detroit from July 7–11, bringing together over 50 youth from across the U.S. and abroad. The summit, themed “Global Leadership, Local Impact,” offers a powerful week of cross-cultural education, real-world entrepreneurship training, and leadership development.
Led by Detroit-based changemaker Sanya Weston, this initiative goes far beyond a traditional youth conference. Students will engage in financial literacy labs, college readiness workshops, innovation sessions with global experts, and immersive service learning—building both their confidence and their career paths.
Story Opportunities:
- Feature/Segment on the youth delegates' journey from underserved communities to global changemakers
- Behind the scenes of hands-on career workshops and cultural immersion projects with Ghanaian youth partners
- In-studio or on-site interview with founder Sanya Weston and student leaders
- Coverage of the Suitcases for Success Gala & Awards Ceremony on July 12 at the University of Detroit Mercy, celebrating student achievement and mentorship
- Community Day on July 14 – youth giving back through service at a local Detroit laundromat.
Summit Highlights Include:
- Entrepreneurship & Career Development Labs led by industry experts
- Financial Literacy
- College Readiness and Scholarship Workshops
- Cultural Immersion Projects with international youth ambassadors
- Community Impact Service Activities
- The Suitcases for Success Gala – A celebration of youth excellence and international mentorship
- Hands-on Educational Sessions co-led by University of Detroit Mercy faculty and alumni
- Networking Opportunities with local and global business leaders
In Partnership With: University of Detroit Mercy College, Comerica Bank, Your Premier Travel Service, GIMI Program (Global Innovation Management Institute) and valued partners in Accra, Ghana at the Ghana Education Service.
For More information: yptglobaledge.org
