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. […]

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in pursuing a career path in the hospitality industry? Good news: The largest hotel in Detroit is opening its doors for student tours on Tuesday, March 21. As part of the 2017 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the 1,298-room Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center will introduce […]

YouthQuest students participate in a variety of field trips, enrichment activities and community engagement opportunities throughout the academic year and summer. And at least six times a year, parents, grandparents, siblings and other family members are invited to join them. “YouthQuest takes a holistic approach with its programming,” says LaKeitha Givens, Director of the afterschool […]

Talking in front of a group of people can send even the bravest into a panic. But speaking in public doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be pretty fun! “Public speaking is just like anything else in life,” said Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President of Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee […]

NEVER TOO EARLY There are more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, with 93 in Michigan alone. In January, students in fifth through eighth grades were challenged to send a letter to at least one out-of-state college, asking them to send back materials that could be used to advertise their school. After […]

Looking for a job? Whether you’re a high school student or parent, there are several local resources that can help prepare you for the job market and connect you with local employers. A few examples include: Career Edge Career Edge is designed to give participants, ages 18 and up, the skills needed to get and keep […]