Packet Up With Flint Community Schools moving to virtual learning in January, YouthQuest staff worked with the schools to put together take-home packets to help facilitate continued learning at home. Packets included fun learning activities for students such as word searches and crossword puzzles, reading comprehension workbooks and math flashcards. These packets, combined with virtual […]

TeenQuest graduate Jazzmin Scott works in human resources – a career pathway she discovered while in the Summer Youth Initiative program. “I found out I wanted to work in HR after working at Mott Community College in the career resource center,” says Scott. “I loved the idea of helping people find employment.” Scott’s 10-year plan […]

Flint & Genesee Education & Talent has a variety of services and programs available to those in Flint and Genesee County. This includes TeenQuest, YouthQuest, Summer Youth Initiative and Flint Promise. However, there is one longstanding service that continues to be offered to Genesee County students. “Career preparation was one of the first services we […]

In January, Flint & Genesee Education & Talent welcomed a new director of afterschool education to the team. Leslie Davis (née Miller) has more than 20 years of experience working in education, most recently as the Title 1 coordinator for Oak Park Schools. She holds a Master of Science in educational leadership from Western Governors […]

The month of February marks National Black History Month in the United States – a month dedicated to honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. However, teaching African American History must be integrated throughout the year, not just for one month. “Although we focus some activities on African American history during […]

Roll On Students at Freeman Elementary School had a fun and educational field trip at Rollhaven Skating Center. While at the roller rink, students learned about music and movement. During the trip, staff at Rollhaven provided STEM lessons along with their furry assistant, the owner’s dog. The field trip also gave students a new opportunity […]