<div>Every year, Michigan loses thousands of talented graduates to tech hubs on the coasts. They leave not because they want to — but because they don't see a path to thrive here. Compass exists to change that. Help Michigan students and professionals navigate their tech careers with Compass.
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<div>Compass — the Collective of Minority Professionals and STEAM Societies — is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit uniting professional organizations that serve underrepresented communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Our mission is simple: train Michigan's next generation of tech talent, connect them with Michigan companies, and keep innovation right here at home.
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<div>Our community has grown to 5,000+ members across the Midwest and Canada, and in 2025-2026, we're scaling up with our most ambitious programming yet:
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<div> Michigan DevFest — Our flagship conference expects 1,000+ attendees for hands-on workshops, keynotes from industry leaders, and networking that connects job-seekers with Michigan employers.
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<div> 4 Innovation Summits — Celebrating diverse heritage and honoring the contributions of underrepresented communities in tech throughout the year.
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<div> 2 AI Hackathons — Where developers, designers, and dreamers come together to build solutions for real Michigan challenges.
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<div> Community Events — Including our Winter Mixer and networking gatherings that strengthen connections across our growing ecosystem.
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<div>✈️ Conference Scholarships — Sending Michigan students and professionals to transformative national conferences like AfroTech, Grace Hopper, and Tech Futures — experiences that open doors and expand networks.
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<div> Career Launch &amp; Beyond — Most programs stop at job placement. We don't. A successful tech career starts on day one of your new job, and Compass provides ongoing mentorship and support to help professionals navigate their careers — not just land them. We're building the next generation of tech leaders, not just employees.
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<div>Your donation directly funds:
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<div>Venue and production costs for events across Michigan
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<div>Speaker travel and honorariums
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<div>Conference travel scholarships to send Michiganders to AfroTech, Grace Hopper, and more
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<div>Early career support for professionals landing their first tech jobs
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<div>Event scholarships so cost is never a barrier to attendance
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<div>Marketing to reach professionals who need us most
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<div>Technology and tools for hackathon participants
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<div>Every dollar you give has a multiplier effect. Compass is committed to spending locally — we exclusively support Michigan's BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women-owned businesses for our events, vendors, and services. Your donation doesn't just fund programming; it circulates right back into the local economy and the communities we serve.
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<div>Michigan has the talent. Compass builds the bridges — and stays on the journey. Help us prove that you don't have to leave Michigan to make it in tech, and that making it is just the beginning.
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<div>Every dollar keeps a future tech leader in our state. Thank you for believing in Michigan — and in us.
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