# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join dynamic performance expert Mark C. Perna at Kishwaukee College on April 17 as he unveils the groundbreaking innovations for working with today’s younger generations. Educators, employers, parents and community leaders will benefit from these proven strategies to bridge the generational divide, engage and retain young people, and equip them with a powerful competitive advantage.

As author of “Answering Why,” Perna will share how purposeful education is the heartbeat of this inspiring call to action. Students who experience education with purpose can then pursue passion-driven employment at all levels of learning and experience.

Mark delivers resources on young people:
– Key insights on how they think, what makes them tick, and how they make decisions
– Tools to connect, engage, and answer why to inspire their greatest effort
– Clear action steps you can implement immediately both in your home and professional life
– Strategies to move young people from static purpose to active purpose so they can achieve at a higher level

This event is free and includes a continental breakfast. Registration is required: https://dcedc.org/event/perna/ 

Attendees can follow posted signs directing them to Lot A and park in front of the College Conference Center. Enter through Door #16 or Door #17, which are the main entrances to the Conference Center. The meeting will be held in the Dining Room.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/malta/unleashing-passion-purpose-and-performance-in-younger-generations/200029936445510
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Malta
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kishwaukee College
- **lat**: 41.937574102928
- **long**: -88.88037515307
- **full address**: Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Rd,Malta, Illinois, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations being held?
  - **A:** Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am at Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Rd,Malta, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations?
  - **A:** Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations is organized by DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation - DCEDC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Malta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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