Education & Training
You’re Invited: Lend a Hand during SYI’s City Cleanup on July 28
June 29, 2016 On July 28, more than 500 local teens will help spruce up six Flint neighborhoods as part of the annual Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Volunteer Service Day. And – for the first time ever – the summer employment program is inviting the business community to join the teens in their beautification efforts. […]
Read More$438K MDNR Grant Supports Outdoor Exposure, Employment for 140 Teens
June 29, 2016 Thanks to a $438,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will hire about 140 teens and place them with Genesee County nonprofit and municipal agencies this summer. Specifically, the teens – who live in Flint and have completed the TeenQuest pre-employment program –will […]
Read MoreFlint to Host the 2016 MI Hidden Talent Workshop on June 21
June 8, 2016 The MI Hidden Talent workshop is a new statewide training workshop where business owners and leaders can receive training and resources to strengthen Michigan’s workforce by hiring people with disabilities. The free seminar targets business owners, senior leadership and human resources officials, and attendees will receive training and resources to begin inclusive […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect at the Summer Learning Professionals Conference
June 8, 2016 Do you work with youth during the summer? Perhaps at a local day care, school, or enrichment program led by a community agency or faith-based organization? If so, sign up today for the Summer Learning Professionals Conference. The daylong event, to be held June 10 at Baker College in Flint, aims to […]
Read MoreBusiness Training Sessions, Conferences & Workshops for June
June 8, 2016 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce has a variety of workshops and training available this month. The offerings range from personal enrichment to professional development.
Read More4 ways the Chamber is advocating for its members – right now
May 18, 2016 In today’s blogpost, I want to share with our members some of the ways that we are out working on your behalf. First, in the months following the onset of the water crisis, the Flint & Genesee Chamber has increased its partnership with public and private sectors. Our goal is to provide […]
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