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The average, full-time employee in the United States already works about 47 hours a week, but research shows that there may be reasons to team up with co-workers after hours as well. In 2010, a study from the University of Pretoria - South Africa found that colleagues who participated in a company-sponsored sports team gained trust and respect for each… Read More 

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If you like working with youth and are looking for a job, the YouthQuest afterschool enrichment program has an opportunity for you. The YouthQuest program has immediate openings for site team leaders and learning guides that will be up for grabs during an invitation-only job fair on Friday, May 15. To be eligible for the job fair, interested applicants must… Read More 

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More than a dozen Genesee County employers have been selected to provide jobs for hundreds of teens in the 2015 Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) administered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Through SYI, local businesses can hire area students during the summer for half or less of their normal hiring and employment costs. By hiring SYI applicants, employers… Read More 

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Registration for the YouthQuest summer program will be held May 1-8. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to register early. YouthQuest is a comprehensive, free afterschool program that serves more than 2,000 K-12 students. It is administered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce throughout the school year. YouthQuest offers high-quality activities and services that encourage the exploration… Read More 

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The Flint & Genesee Economic Development Team has launched a series of workshops to nourish the growth prospects of local companies. Part One of the series begins May 7 with “Expanding Into New Markets: Resources to Increase Sales” for businesses that are seeking to expand their operations outside of the Flint & Genesee region. This free workshop takes place from… Read More