KEEPING IN TOUCH Third and sixth grade students at International Academy of Flint have been writing letters with students from Slauson Middle School in Ann Arbor. During the summer, the students exchanged letters with a second round arriving in late September. TWICE IS NICE Throughout the school year, Freeman Elementary hosts at least one family […]

Tarik Everett has been on the path to success ever since his days at TeenQuest. He was the president of the class of 2008 at Flint Central High School and graduated fifth in his class. From there, Everett was awarded an academic scholarship at Howard University, where he received his BBA in Supply Chain Management. […]

Every school year, students work to identify and develop their strengths — whether that be in the arts, sciences or sports. And the more they learn about themselves, the better. “As students become more comfortable in their YouthQuest group, they begin to open up to other students and adults, which leads to positive peer interactions,” […]

On any given weekday in Michigan, thousands of children will go unsupervised between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. That’s roughly the same time students in YouthQuest are eating a nutritious dinner, engaging in academic activities, going on field trips and just having fun. On Oct. 26, families and community members are invited […]

Writing a professional resume can put students a step ahead of their competition. “Your resume is going to be a critical tool that will, at the very least, get your foot in the door,” says James Washington, TeenQuest Facilitator. “Your resume is your marketing tool. It gives a snapshot of who you are, where you’ve […]