Education & Training
Recruitment Kicks Off for Second Session of Leadership NOW
December 16, 2015 The second session of Leadership NOW – an intensive, yearlong leadership development program for professionals who work and/or live in Genesee County – will begin March 17. Recruitment sessions will be held in January, with program organizers planning to accept up to 20 participants. “We’re looking for local executives, volunteers and board […]
Read More3 Reasons to Hire Teens through Summer Youth Initiative
December 16, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking proposals from Genesee County employers interested in hiring graduates of the TeenQuest pre-employment training program this summer. As part of the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI), local employers who participate in the SYI Job Fair on April 23 will be paired with teens, ages […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Sends Nearly 40,000 Letters to Santa Claus for Make-A-Wish Fundraiser
December 16, 2015 For the past four years, YouthQuest has participated in Macy’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores, up to $1 million. This holiday season, the afterschool program set an ambitious goal: to send more than 21,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National […]
Read MoreCareer Edge’s 5 Tips for Starting Your Job Search in the New Year
Free, Pre-Employment Program Now Accepting Registration for January Sessions (FLINT, Mich., Dec. 16, 2015) – If you’re aiming to get a job or transition into a new career in 2016, starting with a solid foundation is essential to keeping your New Year’s resolution. This is why the first workshop of the Career Edge series – […]
Read MoreFirst impressions…
November 30, 2015 We’ve all heard the saying “first impressions are often lasting impressions.” And if you live or work in the Flint area, you understand exactly what this means. Even if the impression was made 20 years ago. That’s why I’m very excited that our Convention & Visitors Bureau team is rolling out an […]
Read MoreLocal Employers Encouraged to Join in TeenQuest Mock Interviews on Dec. 1
November 30, 2015 Is your business looking to fill part-time, entry-level job openings? Consider meeting with potential applicants by participating in TeenQuest’s mock interview process. High school students who attend the five-week workshop series are trained in a variety of employment and leadership skills, and are required to complete mock interviews to graduate from the […]
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