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On the Job: Nickoy Edwards
Nickoy Edwards always knew that he wanted to help people in his community, but it wasn’t until he attended Mott Community College that he decided to join the police force. “I was working in the college’s office of public safety, where I met a lot of police officers,” says Edwards, an alum of Mott Middle College, TeenQuest and Summer Youth… Read More 

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Prioritizing Professional Development
Every year, YouthQuest employees complete 40 to 60 hours of professional development focused on the latest developments in afterschool best practices, strategies and techniques. Professional development sessions are held monthly and are led by a variety of experts, such as Dr. Gale Gorke, who specializes in providing training for afterschool employees and Dr. Lauren Czechowski, a pediatric psychology fellow, just… Read More 

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Summer Learning Loss: What it is & How to Beat it
Did you know that students from low-income families lose about two months of reading and math skills every summer? Those losses can begin to add up. By the time a student is in fifth grade, summer learning loss can leave students from low-income families two to three years behind their peers, according to the National Summer Learning Association, NSLA. Locally,… Read More 

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People enjoying coffee in the Flint and Genesee Chamber lobby
(FLINT, Mich., June 2, 2017) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 14 area businesses joining the organization in May. These new members represent a wide range of industries, and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region. “We’re pleased to welcome our new members to the Flint… Read More 

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Genesee County Outdoors: Hunting for Asparagus, Mushrooms & More
Morel season may be over in mid-Michigan, but worry not mushroom hunters: there are plenty of edible plants that can currently be found throughout Genesee County. “You can forage green things, too,” says Rachel Mifsud, owner of Will Forage for Food, who leads a variety of foraging workshops in Genesee County and around the state. “Right now, wild asparagus is… Read More 

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Crossroads Village - Genesee County Parks, Flint & Genesee County, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Thursday-Sunday, June 1-4: Swartz Creek Hometown Days, Swartz Creek’s Downtown Entertainment District, Miller Road * swartzcreekhometowndays.org (Festival runs Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 12:30… Read More