Education & Training
Flint & Genesee YouthQuest Program to be in National Spotlight at Texas Conference
Afterschool Program Gets Attention for ‘Making’ Curriculum, Community Partnerships (FLINT, Mich., Jan. 22, 2015) – A few years ago, YouthQuest Director Sharri Newman came away from a national afterschool conference having just learned about an emerging concept in education: “Making.” Next week, the student becomes the teacher.
Read MoreEmployers Sought for TeenQuest’s Summer Youth Initiative
Informational Session will be Held Feb. 4 (FLINT, Mich., Jan. 20, 2015) – The invitations are in the mail for teens to attend an exclusive summer job fair. Now all that’s needed are the employers to give them jobs.
Read MoreScholarship Applications Available for Female High School Seniors, Women
Funds Support Education, Training for Women Pursuing Entrepreneurial Endeavors (FLINT, Mich., Jan. 16, 2015) – Both young and older women looking to further their education can apply for some financial help thanks to a scholarship and education fund that honor late businesswoman Katharine Roat Stevens.
Read MoreIn Your Corner: Key Fundamentals in Place for 2015
Greetings! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and you are looking forward to a prosperous 2015. Last year there was a great deal of positive momentum and clear signs of a rebound as the region took steps to reinvent Flint & Genesee.
Read MoreBusiness training offered through FGCC’s Shared Services Center
The beginning of the year is often a time of reflection and projection. Businesses and their employees reflect on accomplishments of the previous year to determine which practices to continue, and begin to plan for the next year. Although this can be a reassuring time for some, it can be a difficult time for others. […]
Read MoreEmployers Sought for Summer Youth Initiative
Informational Session Planned for Feb. 4 for Companies The invitations are in the mail for teens to attend an exclusive summer job fair. Now all that’s needed are the employers to give them jobs. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking companies interested in hiring graduates of its TeenQuest program for employment this […]
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