Cristian Rodriguez is in his first year at Mott Community College, where he’s working on general education and business credits with plans to pursue a degree in finance. When he’s not in class or studying, he can be found working in the college’s financial aid office and spending time with his friends in TMOT (Talented Men of Today). A highlight… Read More 

If you could go back to any time in the past, when would it be? This is a question students will explore this month in YouthQuest with the theme: Time Traveler. “Much of what we know today was discovered in the past,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director of YouthQuest. “In one activity, students will learn how discoveries made by ancient… Read More 

YouthQuest Buddies Each YouthQuest site invited Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce staff that work in other departments to attend their afterschool program. Employees were able to meet YouthQuest students and better learn how the program helps students excel, excite and explore every day. Working Together At Neithercut Elementary, two of the clubs are working together. In Videography 101 Club,… Read More 

Lamira Ray has had a clear plan for her future since she was in 9th grade at Flint Southwestern Academy. “I learned about Smart Goals in TeenQuest and my senior management class in school,” says Ray. “My class focused on life goals, but TeenQuest focused on career goals. That has helped me think clearly about moving forward.” And she did.… Read More