LANSING, Mich. - Lansing Community College will host Tech Forward: Men of Color 2026 on Friday, April 10, from 8:30 a.m. through 12:15 p.m. at the West Campus.
 
The free event is designed to connect emerging leaders with the future of technology, skilled trades, and other in-demand career pathways. Tech Forward: Men of Color brings together students, professionals, leaders, and community members for a morning of hands-on exploration, networking, and inspiration. Participants will engage with real technology tools and interactive activities, learn how technology connects to everyday life and careers, and discover resources to help them take their next steps toward academic and professional success.
 
This year’s keynote speaker is Todd “T.J.” Duckett, former Michigan State University Spartan and NFL first-round draft pick, now a successful entrepreneur, transformational leader and community advocate. Duckett will share his personal journey of resilience, leadership and opportunity creation, and will engage attendees through an interactive activity designed to challenge and inspire.
 
A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Duckett is the CEO of Duckett Enterprises, founder of New World Flood, co-owner of Duckett Brothers Facilities Management, and co-founder of The Black Success Network & Career Training Camp. Drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, he also played for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
 
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required and space is limited. Those interested in attending should reserve their spot online at lcc.edu/tfmoc.
 
For questions, contact the LCC Technical Careers Division at 517-483-1336 or lcc-tc@lcc.edu

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

LCC provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730.

For employees 504/ADA Accommodations contact: HR Director of Total Compensation & Employment, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875;

For students 504/ADA Accommodations contact: Care Services Manager, Center for Student Support, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1358.

For Title IX, reporting, or complaints contact: Director of Risk Management & Legal Affairs, Student and Employee Title IX Coordinator, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730, and/or U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.