Nearly 50 percent of American employers report having difficulty filling open positions in Manpower Group’s 2018 Talent Shortage Survey. Of those open positions, skilled trades – such as electricians, welders and mechanics – are the hardest to fill. As the talent gap continues to be an issue at a national, statewide and local level, Afterschool Download is featuring a four-part… Read More 

Math and Basketball Students at Dye Elementary are learning fundamental math skills in an engaging way. By studying statistics from their favorite NBA and WNBA teams, students in the Math Hoops Club improve their math skills and understanding—and have fun while doing it. Taking a Mindful Moment High school students at the International Academy of Flint practice mindfulness, a type… Read More 

To set the stage for a great year, YouthQuest students are learning skills that will help create a positive environment where they can interact with each other in a healthy way. With activities that follow the theme of “Good Vibrations,” students will learn math, language arts, science and social studies, while exploring concepts such as making friends, choosing their words… Read More 

Jessica Fittante has always dreamed of working in the fashion industry. “My goal is to have my own fashion line one day,” says Fittante, a TeenQuest alumna who graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 2016. “I want to do a line that is eco-friendly with a high-fashion look.” To accomplish her goal, Fittante is currently enrolled in a transfer… Read More 

Calling all 2018 high school graduates: Are you a Flint resident starting college this winter? Or did you enroll at Mott Community College this fall without applying for Flint Promise? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be eligible to apply for the Flint Promise scholarship, which is awarded twice each year. Applications for the winter… Read More