Detroit School District Makes Connection to Minorities
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Detroit School District Strengthens Ties with Minority Communities
Summary
The Detroit School District’s Department of Contracting and Procurement has launched a community outreach initiative to promptly notify certified minority businesses about new bid opportunities. These bids are crucial for selecting businesses that will provide construction or other services to the district.---
The Detroit School District is actively working to enhance its engagement with minority students and businesses in the community.
Efforts to Attract Minority Businesses
The Department of Contracting and Procurement has developed a special outreach program to give immediate notifications to certified minority businesses whenever new bids are announced. This initiative, part of the Detroit Public Schools Small Contractor Development Initiative Program, utilizes DemandStar.com?"a bidding notification system that updates businesses about invitations to bid, Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and more.
This program could significantly benefit minority businesses as the district allocates substantial annual budgets through such contracts. Additionally, the district regularly advertises in newspapers that serve minority communities, such as the Michigan Chronicle, El Central, and Arab-American News. To further strengthen ties, the district partners with minority-focused business groups, including the Arab-American Chamber of Commerce, the Detroit Black Chamber, and the Booker T. Washington Business Association. Plans are also underway to connect minority-owned businesses with major contractors, encouraging them to hire minority sub-contractors.
Supporting Minority Students
Since 1980, in collaboration with the Detroit News, the district has been awarding the Rosa Parks Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are available to all Detroit School District high school seniors, with a focus on minority students aspiring to study journalism in college. The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation administers these awards, selecting recipients based on community service, financial need, and academic achievement.
The scholarships are valued at $2,000 each, and in 2006, winners included a diverse group of students from across the district’s high schools. Among them were Ronald Berry (Chadsey High), Rebrika Blalock (Detroit Technology High), Adrienne and Ashley Carter (Northwestern High), and many others. One notable recipient, Redell Willis from Chadsey High School, plans to attend Wayne State University to major in journalism.
This holistic approach underscores the Detroit School District’s commitment to fostering opportunities for minority communities both in education and business collaboration.
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