Education & Training
Employer Deadline for September Job Fair Fast Approaching
September 2, 2015 Matching Funds Available to Employers Employers looking to fill entry-level positions will have the opportunity to choose from hundreds of qualified candidates at the next Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Job Fair, which will be attended by alumni of the Chamber’s TeenQuest/Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) and Career Edge programs. “The job […]
Read MoreFlint-area Youth Benefit from Continued Grant Support
As the summer comes to a close, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the local organizations, foundations and businesses that have contributed a total of $132,500 to support both TeenQuest and the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). TeenQuest is a free, afterschool program available to all Genesee County high school students, […]
Read MorePTAC Gears Up for a Year of Activity
September 2, 2015 The I-69 Thumb Region Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has a track record of successfully preparing local businesses to win government contracts on the local, state and federal levels. It helps companies in a seven-county region – Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron – navigate the maze of government […]
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling: Sharing Your Business’ Story with the Right People
September 2, 2015 Sometimes it’s not what you sell, but why you sell, that matters to consumers. The ability to explain that “why” to the right people can be critical in maximizing your marketing efforts, according to Tonya Acha, a certified trainer with the Referral Institute. “I have one client – an estate planning attorney […]
Read MoreFlint-area Teens to Benefit from Continued Support from Local Organizations
Ruth Mott Foundation, Others Provide Funding for Teen Employment and Training (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 2, 2015) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $132,500 from several local organizations and businesses, including a $75,000 grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation. The funding will support TeenQuest and the Summer Youth […]
Read More$200,000 MDNR Grant Helps Flint-Area Teens Secure Summer Employment
Youth to Clear Paths at Holly Based State Parks on Tuesday, August 18 (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 17, 2015) – A $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is helping support outdoor employment opportunities for teens in Flint and Genesee County.
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