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A Day in the Life of a YouthQuest Student: Summer Edition
Every summer, YouthQuest engages students in a variety of activities that incorporate hands-on and experiential learning. Not only does this help families combat summer learning loss, it also gives students a safe place to explore new interests and have fun. For a glimpse inside YouthQuest—which is currently accepting applications for this summer—here’s a look at the day in the life… Read More 

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On the Job: BreyAn Witt
For BreyAn Witt, working at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum through Summer Youth Initiative changed the trajectory of her life. The Swartz Creek High School graduate was studying to become a medical technician at Madonna University when she realized she preferred working with plants, trees and animals. At that point, Witt transferred to the University of Michigan-Flint to study wildlife… Read More 

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Remembering Kourtney Jones
Last month, YouthQuest lost one of its own: Kourtney Jones. During his eight years with the organization, Jones made a huge impact on students, parents, school faculty and his fellow employees. “Kourtney made a big splash in a small pond during his time on earth,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director for YouthQuest. “He made a big impact on his students… Read More 

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TeenQuest, SYI Alum Receives Prestigious Scholarship
TeenQuest graduate and Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) participant DeEsmond Lewis was one of 300 students around the nation to receive the Gates Scholarship. The award is a highly selective scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors and covers the full cost of college attendance. “We are very proud of Mr. Lewis’s accomplishments,” says James Avery, director of Education and… Read More 

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FGCC Speakers Bureau a resource for local organizations
There is plenty of activity underway in Genesee County and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is right in the thick of things. From nurturing talent to welcoming visitors to luring new business investment, Chamber executives and staff are available to speak on a variety of subjects at no cost. The Chamber’s Speakers Bureau is ideal for nonprofit, professional… Read More 

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S. Bobby Mukkamala, MD, was voted president-elect of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) during the 154th annual meeting of the MSMS House of Delegates annual meeting May 4-5 in Kalamazoo. [caption id="attachment_40866" align="alignright" width="160"] Dr. Bobby Mukkamala[/caption] Mukkamala, a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, is past chair of the… Read More