Education & Training
Adventures Await Students in YouthQuest Summer on the Road Program
Spots Still Open for Middle, High School Students (FLINT, Mich., June 10, 2015) – Flint middle and high school students still have time to enroll for six weeks of exploration and adventure – all at no cost — as YouthQuest gears up for its Summer on the Road program.
Read MoreEnrollment is Open for TeenQuest Summer Session
(FLINT, Mich., May 20, 2015) – Enrollment is now open for teens looking to gain pre-employment and leadership skills this summer. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce will offer a session of its TeenQuest program July 6-30 at Baker College of Flint.
Read MoreLocal Teens are Counting on Us
Last week, Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) issued its summer 2015 job market forecast for Michigan teens. The teen unemployment rate is expected to decline by 2.8 percent from last summer. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the unemployment rate for teens is still projected to be 17.2 percent […]
Read MoreLunch & Learn to Cover Optimizing Your Website for Local Search
Area business owners and professionals can learn how to improve their websites’ local search rankings at the next Lunch & Learn hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint. “SEO and Local Search” will highlight the importance of local search engine optimization (SEO) and how it impacts […]
Read MoreBusiness Workshops Part II: Talent Resources
Local manufacturers interested in the talent resources available as well as current career and technical training programs should attend the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s business workshop: Talent Resources. The session will bring together employers and educators to develop an action plan that addresses the unmet technical career openings in the area. This is […]
Read MoreMake Your Connection with MTA
Accessing vendor opportunities with the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the focus of a unique purchasing event for small businesses in Flint & Genesee. Make Your Connection with MTA will allow small businesses to learn about a range of needs the local transit authority is looking to fill for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Presented by […]
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