Threads for Success 2026: Graduation to Greatness
Your background doesn’t determine your future—your preparation does. Through expert mentorship, a custom-tailored suit, career navigation, interview preparation, scholarship access, and stories from leaders who turned adversity into achievement, Threads for Success guides you from graduation to greatness.
Our 20th annual spring event will provide high school senior men from Southeast Michigan with the resources, relationships, and real-world opportunities to step confidently into their next chapter.
March 21, 2026
8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby
If I had to summarize this program in
one word, it would be inspirational!
Event FAQ’s
What happens during the day?
While each year differs slightly, the event typically follows this agenda:
| 8:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Registration and event check-in |
| 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Keynote speeches; breakout sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Scholarships, raffle awards, and speeches |
What is the dress code?
Please wear regular trousers or dress pants and a button-up shirt. For all registered young men. This makes the measurement process easier for your tailored suits. Do not wear athletic clothing such as sweatshirts or joggers.
What is the dress code?
Please wear regular trousers or dress pants and a button-up shirt. For all registered young men. This makes the measurement process easier for your tailored suits. Do not wear athletic clothing such as sweatshirts or joggers.
Who is eligible to attend?
This event is limited to graduating high school senior men in Detroit.
Can my parent or chaperone attend?
Due to limited space and seating, only participants may enter the main event space. Parents and chaperones may wait in the main floor lobby, but are encouraged to drop students off in the morning and return at the end of the day.
Do I need to bring my ticket?
Yes, you’ll need your printed or electronic ticket for event check-in and parking validation.