Education & Training
Connecting YouthQuest & Home: Hip-Hop Beats and Eats
Image Credit: Gavin Whitner, MusicOomph.com What can hip-hop teach us about history? Quite a bit! By putting rhyme schemes over beats, the music genre provides a creative way to tell the stories of our country’s past. “We are tying this month’s theme into Black History Month,” says Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President of Education & […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Maxwell Montney
A graduate of Carman-Ainsworth High School, Maxwell Montney says he can thank the TeenQuest program for helping him land his current position as a Co-op Credit Analyst at Financial Plus Credit Union. “Taking initiative was one of the biggest lessons I learned,” says Montney. “I was the first person to put in my application for […]
Read MoreVendor Spotlight: African Drum and Dance Parent Association
During a recent visit to Northwestern High School, Kevin Collins brought along one of the cellphone’s earliest predecessors: the drum. As he explained the drum’s origins and history, students learned that the musical instrument once served as a form of communication in West Africa. This is one of many lessons that YouthQuest students have learned […]
Read MoreGet to Know YouthQuest Program Director Cheryl Adkins
Earlier this year, Cheryl Adkins joined the YouthQuest team as Program Director. In her new role, Adkins oversees the YouthQuest afterschool program, manages over 110 employees and serves as the primary contact with schools and community partners. Adkins is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and brings 22 years of experience as a school administrator […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Flint Promise
High school seniors in Flint will soon be able to apply for Flint Promise, a new scholarship program for students who live in Flint and graduate from a high school or GED program located in Flint. This opportunity will make it possible for qualifying students to attend area colleges at no cost. Interested in learning […]
Read MoreRinging in the New Year with New Partnerships
As we return from the holiday season, I’m excited for what’s ahead. By forming new partnerships and building upon existing ones, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is now able to provide educational programming and opportunities to an even wider audience of young people. For instance, for the first time ever, YouthQuest is now […]
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