Education & Training
Working to Connect ‘Opportunity Youth’ with Jobs and Education
November 4, 2015 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Flint & Genesee Opportunity Youth Coalition convened nearly 60 nonprofit, faith, educational and government service-providers to devise strategies to combat issues faced by “Opportunity Youth” – i.e., young people ages 16-24 who are disconnected from education or employment. Held Oct. 27 at ELGA […]
Read More4 Business & Leadership Reads: Talent and Workforce Development
November 4, 2015 Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In this issue, Inside Business explores some aspects of talent […]
Read MoreCareer Edge, Charity United Methodist to Provide Free Pre-Employment Training
(FLINT, Mich. – Oct. 30, 2015) In an effort to extend the reach of its pre-employment training series, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is bringing Career Edge to Charity United Methodist Church on Nov. 16-19, 2015.
Read MoreTeenQuest Pre-Employment Training Program to Host Graduation Oct. 22
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 19, 2015) – Hundreds of proud parents and family members will gather Thursday, Oct. 22 to celebrate the 120 students who successfully completed the first TeenQuest session of the 2015-16 school year. The graduation ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Riverfront Banquet Center, 1 W. Riverfront Center, in downtown Flint.
Read MoreYouthQuest Joins Nationwide Rally Celebrating Afterschool Programs
(FLINT, Mich. – October 16, 2015) YouthQuest is among more than 8,000 afterschool programs expected to participate in the 16th annual Lights On Afterschool rally. By hosting community events on or around Oct. 22, the free enrichment program aims to highlight the importance of providing programming for local youth after the final bell has sounded […]
Read MoreWe need elected officials who are business friendly, government savvy
October 14, 2015 Recently, the Flint & Genesee Chamber announced the endorsement of Dayne Walling for reelection as Mayor of Flint. Given that the Flint water supply is top of mind for most people, I know it is difficult to set the issue aside, it’s the City’s top priority. But I ask that you step […]
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