Education & Training
Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights 2016 Results and ‘2020: Building the Future’
The future of Flint and Genesee County depends greatly on the investments made yesterday, today and tomorrow. And based on the returns thus far, the outlook for a thriving 21st century urban center in the next few years is very promising. That’s because the Flint area is “comprised of forward thinkers and doers,” said Chamber […]
Read More3 Ways to Stand Out at the SYI Job Fair
Are you a TeenQuest alumni between the ages of 14-19 looking for a summer job? Good news: The Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Job Fair – which connects hundreds of teens with local employers each year – will be held Saturday, April 29. Job applicants are encouraged to dress their best and bring plenty of resumes […]
Read More5 Takeaways from ‘Banking On Our Future’
A new program offered through YouthQuest aims to give students the tools they need to take control of their financial futures. The Banking On Our Future (BOOF) financial dignity program is currently being piloted at six YouthQuest sites, thanks to a partnership with Operation HOPE and Huntington Bank. As part of the pilot program, students […]
Read MoreConnecting YouthQuest & Home: It’s About Time
With trees beginning to flower and tadpoles morphing into frogs, spring represents a season of growth and new beginnings. And with the first day of spring (March 20) just around the corner, that’s exactly what YouthQuest students will be learning about this month. “During the spring, we can teach life lessons about plants, insects and […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Whitney Miles
Whitney Miles was attending a local job fair last year when she ran into a friend who told her about a different job event to check out. It was open to the public, but unlike other events, it offered early entry to TeenQuest graduates. “I figured I’d give it a shot,” says Miles, who graduated […]
Read MoreYouthQuest’s Monthly Highlights: February 2017
FANS OF THE FIREBIRDS After attending their regular YouthQuest programming on Feb. 8, about 450 students hopped on the bus for an evening field trip at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. There, they watched the Flint Firebirds take on the London Knights – also a junior hockey team playing in the Ontario Hockey League. […]
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