Education & Training
On the Job: Nickoy Edwards
Nickoy Edwards always knew that he wanted to help people in his community, but it wasn’t until he attended Mott Community College that he decided to join the police force. “I was working in the college’s office of public safety, where I met a lot of police officers,” says Edwards, an alum of Mott Middle […]
Read MorePrioritizing Professional Development
Every year, YouthQuest employees complete 40 to 60 hours of professional development focused on the latest developments in afterschool best practices, strategies and techniques. Professional development sessions are held monthly and are led by a variety of experts, such as Dr. Gale Gorke, who specializes in providing training for afterschool employees and Dr. Lauren Czechowski, […]
Read MoreSummer Learning Loss: What it is & How to Beat it
Did you know that students from low-income families lose about two months of reading and math skills every summer? Those losses can begin to add up. By the time a student is in fifth grade, summer learning loss can leave students from low-income families two to three years behind their peers, according to the National […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Kicks Off Summer Programming in June
(FLINT, Mich., May 25, 2017) – Enrollment is underway for YouthQuest’s summer enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students in Flint and Genesee County. YouthQuest offers high-quality activities and services that encourage the exploration of new interests in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and promotes academic achievement, physical […]
Read More$260K in Grants to Support Youth, Economic Development Efforts
(FLINT, Mich. – May 18, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $261,600 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and economic development efforts in Genesee County. The grantors and donors include: Ruth Mott Foundation, $75,000 (Summer Youth Initiative (SYI)) The Hagerman Foundation, […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: April 2017
COOKING AND EATING HEALTHY The Cookout Club at International Academy of Flint Elementary is learning about healthy eating and practicing skills that students can use at home. Recently, the students hosted a pancake breakfast, where they made blueberry and raspberry pancakes. Other recent recipes have included a gyro – something that few students had tried […]
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