The Genius Within Cooperative Learning Center

Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan - students must be enrolled in one of Heroes' Alliance partner schools

Program Focus: STEAM education with specific emphasis on engineering and technology fields

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current enrollment as 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student in a Heroes' Alliance partner school
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Current interest in gaining additional exposure to STEAM, specifically engineering and technology
• Willingness to commit to attending all program sessions and being a productive member

Program Details:

• Location: Dunamis Outreach Ministries, 13220 Greenfield Rd. Detroit, MI 48227
• Start Date: October 1
• Duration: 30 weeks
• Schedule: Twice per week on Mondays through Thursdays, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
• Mandatory Requirement: Parent meeting in September for all accepted students

Contact Information:

• Phone: 313-649-5399
• Email: communications@heroesalliance.net
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 441875, Detroit, MI 48244

Application Requirements

Students must submit all of the following materials to receive consideration:

1. Completed Application Form - Available online at https://www.heroesalliance.net/student-application
2. Current Middle/High School Transcript - Up-to-date copy
3. Letter of Recommendation - Typed letter from a teacher, counselor, or school administrator
4. Essay - 200 words or less explaining why you want to participate in the program

Application Timeline

• Submission: Rolling basis until all spots are filled
• Notification: Students will be notified by email of their status within two weeks of the application closing date
• Parent Meeting: Mandatory meeting in September for all accepted students