In Demand

In Demand

In Demand is an initiative to recruit Black men as educators, mentors & volunteers to the Detroit area. In Demand offers timely and relevant discussion geared towards those wishing to make a difference within their schools and communities.

  1. 26/09/2021

    Support for Young Fathers

    To support men in their fatherhood journey, Focus Hope's Men In Motion Fatherhood Program is supporting young fathers by providing resources and mentorship. In this episode we sit down with Marcus Holmes, Fatherhood Specialist and Youth Development Coordinator for Focus Hope Early Learning, to learn more about the Men in Motion Initiative and its activities to engage and support young fathers.   If you are interested in joining the Men In Motion Initiative as a participant or mentor, please visit:  iamindemand.com/partnerships

    25 min

  2. 21/07/2021

    Assisting Detroit's Youth With Obtaining Careers in Technology

    To assist Detroit’s youth with post secondary & career opportunities,  two Detroit based organizations, Npower and the AV Technology Institute, are offering certification training in the fields of Information Technology  and Low Voltage Electronic Systems Technology with guaranteed paid internships leading to career opportunities.   Join us as we sit down with Camille Walker Banks, Executive Director of Npower Michigan and Derrick Davis, Founder/CEO of the AV Technology Institute, as they discuss their mission of giving Detroit’s youth access to opportunities in careers in technology.   If you are or know of a young person 18 and older who would be interested in careers in technology please apply: For Npower, please apply @ www.npower.org For the AV Technology Institute, please apply @ www.avtechinstitute.com If you are someone who already works in the technology industry and would like to mentor a tech intern enrolled in the above programs, please signup @  www.iamindemand.com

    1h 5m

  3. 30/06/2021

    Helping Detroit’s youth find their voice and improve self awareness: Utilizing Black men as writers-in-residence

    To help youth identify their voice and improve their self-awareness, InsideOut Literary Arts is seeking to hire Black men to serve as writers-in-residence for Detroit's youth.  In this episode we sit down with Shawntai Brown, Schools Coordinator for InsideOut Literary Arts, to learn more about the initiative to engage Detroit’s youth in literary arts by utilizing Black men as writers-in-residence.

    46 min

  4. 15/05/2021

    Improving Literacy In Detroit: Utilizing Black Men as Reading Mentors

    To improve literacy rates in the city, Soar Detroit has started an initiative to recruit 100 black men to serve as reading mentors for Detroit's youth.  In this episode we sit down with the CEO of Soar Detroit, Russell Harris and the Director of Partnerships and Training, Sheree Dial, to learn more about their initiative to improve the literacy of Detroit's children by utilizing Black men as reading mentors.  If you are interested in becoming a reading mentor please sign up at www.soardetroit.com/mentor.

    35 min

  5. 22/04/2021

    In Demand Season 2 Ep7--The Bar Exam: Hip Hop, Health & Youth Work(Part1)

    In this episode, educators and youth workers discuss hip hop lyrics, healthy living and its implications for men who serve youth.

    1h 11m

  6. 09/04/2021

    In Demand Season 2 Ep6--Post High School Options for Students

    In this episode of the In Demand Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Johnson, Executive Director of the Detroit College Access Network, Chris Rutherford, Director of Community Strategy at Michigan College Access Network and Dr. Kalvin Harvell, Professor of Sociology at Henry Ford Community College.  Join us as we discuss the state of college enrollment in Michigan, post high school options and how parents and teachers can best support students' post secondary endeavors.

    1h 13m

  7. 02/04/2021

    In Demand Season 2 Ep5--Tony Hansberry: The Journey to Morehouse School of Medicine and how to increase student interest in careers in the medical field.

    In this episode of the In Demand Podcast we sit down with Tony Hansberry, who at the age of 14, garnered worldwide attention for the creation of a surgical technique known as the Hansberry Stitch. Tony is now entering his second year at Morehouse School of Medicine.    Join us and learn about Tony's journey to medical school and what he believes parents and teachers can do to increase student interest in pursuing careers in the medical field.

    1h 4m

  8. 07/03/2021

    In Demand Season 2 Ep4--Dr. Ronald Mallett: Time travel & the role of Black educators within STEM

    In this episode of the In Demand podcast we sit down with theoretical physicist, Dr. Ronald Mallett.  Dr. Mallett has spent his career advancing the field of time travel an endeavor in which he believes can be realized within the 21st century.  Join us as we discuss time travel and the role of Black educators within STEM.   Watch the full episode @ iamindemand.com/podcast Check out Dr. Mallet’s book: Time Traveler www.amazon.com/dp/156858363X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5JRCZ74BJKY8878W3TMA

    1h 52m
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In Demand is an initiative to recruit Black men as educators, mentors & volunteers to the Detroit area. In Demand offers timely and relevant discussion geared towards those wishing to make a difference within their schools and communities.

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  • Creator
    In Demand
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 In Demand
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    In Demand