Ashley McCloud became interested in serving her community while working on the Alternative Breaks Leadership Team at the University of Michigan-Flint. There, she served as an executive board member and helped plan service learning trips. She has continued this commitment to service with AmeriCorps VISTA, an organization of national service programs that allow volunteers to address critical community needs. Through… Read More 

Nearly 400 teens are participating in Summer Youth Initiative this year and – whether this job is their first or their third – they’re taking an important step toward their future. According to a poll by skratch, an employment app for teens, 90 percent of adult respondents said on-the-job experience had an important impact on their success. James Avery, director… Read More