Young People Travel Global Edge (YPT Global Edge), a Detroit-based nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved youth through global travel, leadership development, and entrepreneurship, proudly announces its 2025 International Youth Summit, to be held July 7–11, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan.
Hosted in collaboration with the University of Detroit Mercy College, this weeklong event will convene over 50 student leaders from across the U.S. and abroad for a powerful program designed to foster global citizenship and real-world career readiness under the theme: “Global Leadership, Local Impact.”
“This summit is more than an event—it’s a movement,” said Sanya Weston, Founder and CEO of YPT Global Edge. “Our young people are not waiting for opportunities; they are creating them. And with the support of our amazing partners, we’re giving them the platform to shine on a global stage.”
Why It Matters:
YPT Global Edge is proof that Detroit youth can—and do—make a global impact. With support from partners like Comerica Bank, University of Detroit Mercy, and Ghana’s GIMI program, this summit transforms young lives through the lens of leadership, education, and international experience.
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.
YPT Global Edge continues to expand its international reach, with ongoing collaborations in Ghana through the GIMI program, offering youth life-changing exposure to global entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact initiatives.
For More information: yptglobaledge.org
