February marks Black History Month in the United States. The history of the month dates back to the 1920s when it was celebrated for a week. It then grew to the month-long celebration we know now in the 1970s as part of a movement by Black students and faculty at Kent State University. “Although we […]

Changing it Up To keep learning exciting at Eisenhower Elementary, learning guides took turns teaching students during homework help. Lead Learning Guide India Boone had the idea to change things up after realizing students were becoming complacent in the way she was teaching during this time slot. In order to keep students engaged, she decided […]

Northwestern High School graduate Tara Simpson had her first work experience at Holmes STEM Academy, where she worked in the office. Now, she works as a healthcare recruiter for Maxim Healthcare Services, where she connects nurses with children who require long-term, in-home care. While she works as a healthcare recruiter, Simpson is pursuing her third […]

Planning for the future can be hard, especially for students nearing the end of high school and looking forward to college. For students who live and attend school in Flint, the Flint Promise scholarship helps make going to college a reality from a financial standpoint – but there is still the question of which path […]

In YouthQuest, a main component of programming is family and community engagement. And even in times when families and the community cannot gather in person, the YouthQuest staff still works hard to make sure they feel connected. “It is important for us to provide community support in any way we can,” says Nefertari Jones, program […]

Every time I gather the Education & Training team at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce for a meeting, I start with a quote from Matthew Emerzian, author of Every Monday Matters, a book that aims to help individuals start their week with passion, purpose and positivity. Recently, I read the following quote: “…this […]