AN EARLY THANKSGIVING Just before Thanksgiving, elementary students from Holmes, Brownell, Eisenhower, Durant-Tuuri-Mott, Randels, and Freeman teamed up for a holiday dinner. The event gave students a chance to meet youth from outside their schools while they participated in Thanksgiving-related activities organized by YouthQuest students from Southwestern Classical Academy. The youth discussed what they were […]

If there is one thing Kaelin Hurst has learned since her time in TeenQuest and Summer Youth Initiative (SYI), it is how to multi-task. As the Shared Services Coordinator at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Hurst provides support for programs including Leadership NOW and the Chamber’s training and development workshops. “When coordinating our […]

It’s time for YouthQuest students to dust off their magnifying glasses and get to work. In December, students will be hone their detective skills through several Crime Scene Investigation-themed activities. “This is a fun way to teach students about critical thinking,” said LaKeitha Givens, YouthQuest Program Director. “We’re shining a light on problem solving, observation […]

Students in the Bentley Community Schools district will soon be able to take part in YouthQuest. Beginning Jan. 8, the afterschool program will be available to students who attend Bentley Middle School and Barhitte Elementary. “We’re excited to expand YouthQuest to Burton,” says LaKeitha Givens, YouthQuest Program Director. “This is a first for us, and […]

Volunteerism is an important part of TeenQuest’s pre-employment training. And for good reason. “We learn about the value of sharing our skills and talents in ways that bring out the best in ourselves and others,” says Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President of Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Students in the […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we asked some of our YouthQuest students what they’re most thankful for this year. Here’s what they had to say: “I am thankful for Me’cherly. She is my best friend.” – Essence B., 5th grade, Eisenhower “I’m thankful for my family and my friends.” – Jayceon T, 5th grade, […]