Pensole Lewis College Launches PLC LIGHT SCHOOL Powered by StockX and Detroit Pistons
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Posted By: Phyllis Caddell on December 13, 2024 Pensole Lewis College (PLC Detroit), the only design-focused Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is thrilled to announce the launch of PLC LIGHT SCHOOL - a free evening program created in collaboration with StockX and the Detroit Pistons. The initiative strives to provide Detroit residents with LIGHT (knowledge) needed to increase diversity and highlight opportunities in the design industry by offering accessible, hands-on career education. PLC LIGHT SCHOOL is a seven-week, in-person program held Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from January 27, 2025, through March 13, 2025. Top industry experts from PLC Detroit, StockX, the Detroit Pistons, Carhartt, and other Michigan-based creatives will lead the program. This program aims to develop future creative leaders through a FREE, project-based curriculum. It offers a hands-on learning experience that emphasizes tangible careers and explores alternative career paths through practical skills and real-world applications. PLC Detroit has a history of educating and empowering Black talent, and this partnership further strengthens its commitment to expanding access to design education while supporting underrepresented voices in the industry. Rather than merely replicating the format of traditional night school, PLC LIGHT SCHOOL will elevate the concept by shining a light on the specific interests of Detroit’s creative community, cultivating a powerful network of support for Detroit-based brands and thought-leaders. “PLC LIGHT SCHOOL is a new initiative for PLC birthed from the Detroit community’s desire for accessible design education,” said Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, president of PLC Detroit. “We are excited to partner with respected Detroit organizations like StockX and the Detroit Pistons as they are committed to empowering creatives and future professionals in Detroit.” This collaboration underscores PLC’s role as a vital pipeline for career education and professional development in Detroit for the design industry. “At StockX, we believe in the transformative power of access and education. In partnership with PLC Detroit and the Detroit Pistons, we’re helping provide the next generation of creative talent with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed in the design industry,” said StockX’s Chief Impact Officer, Damien Hooper-Campbell. “PLC LIGHT SCHOOL is about empowering individuals in Detroit to tap deeper into their passions, and we’re proud to be a part of that journey.” Many adults pursue night school to gain new skills or enhance existing ones, whether to advance in their current careers or transition to new fields. PLC LIGHT SCHOOL provides flexibility for those with daytime commitments, such as work or family. Recognizing that evenings often present the sole opportunity to explore new paths, PLC Detroit champions knowledge as a powerful light of possibility and transformation. Career classes will encompass Accessories Design, Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Graphics, Product Marketing, Social Marketing, and Web Design. Students will showcase their final projects to representatives of PLC Detroit, StockX, and the Detroit Pistons. Selected projects will be considered for production and sold online at StockX, with proceeds reinvested into the program to ensure the continuous growth of PLC LIGHT SCHOOL and PLC Detroit. “The Detroit Pistons are proud to partner with Pensole Lewis College and StockX to help launch and power the PLC LIGHT SCHOOL,” said Bilal Saeed, Detroit Pistons Vice President of Brand & Marketing Strategy. "This initiative aligns with our commitment to foster diversity and provide opportunities for Detroit residents. By partnering with PLC Detroit to support this free, hands-on career education program, we aim to empower the next generation of creative leaders and support the unique interests of our vibrant community.” Benefits for Participants • Accessible creative career education classes during the evening • Open to Metro Detroit residents looking to pursue or discover a new career pathway • Learn the professional creative process of industry design • Gain knowledge and mentorship from PLC Detroit, StockX, the Detroit Pistons, Carhartt, and more • Opportunity for selected projects to be produced and sold online at StockX, with proceeds supporting the program’s growth Eligibility • Must be a Metro Detroit resident • High school graduate or adults 18+ Application Deadline: Sunday, December 29, 2024, @ 11:59 PM ET Apply at www.plcdetroit.com/lightschool If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Phyllis Caddell
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