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YouthQuest Highlights: November 2021
Make it Beautiful Students at Pierce Elementary were able to take on a leadership role with the Youth Advisory Council Club. On the council, students get to have a voice and choice around programming decisions. With that power, they chose to work on beautification projects at their school. The club’s first project was to make an art wall that makes… Read More 

On the Job: Simon Lalone
When he was 16 years old, Simon Lalone decided to attend TeenQuest at Grand Blanc High School because he wanted to find a job – which he did. Lalone worked at Arby’s for two years throughout the rest of high school, but once he got into college, he wanted to find something more. “My first semester, I didn’t know what… Read More 

Holiday Resource Guide
During the holiday break, it can be difficult to keep your students engaged and learning. YouthQuest will be out of session from Dec. 16 through Jan. 5. However, there are many different things families can do to keep their children learning and growing. “Keeping your student engaged and active during the break doesn’t have to be a challenge,” says Nefertari… Read More 

YouthQuest launches partnership focused on STEM learning
Starting in November, YouthQuest students at various sites have access to more than 50 online STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math, course offerings through 21stCentEd. “We are so happy to partner with this organization to give our students access to these offerings,” says Nefertari Jones, director of Afterschool Education at Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. “Our staff are… Read More 

Drop the Mic: Students at Holmes STEM Academy release the song HOLMES
After a long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bangtown’s Studio on the Go has started to work with students at YouthQuest again. “We are excited to see one of our longtime partners back at YouthQuest sites,” says Nefertari Jones, director of Afterschool Education at Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. “Through Studio on the Go, students are exposed to… Read More 

Twice as nice: ‘Our Town’ promotion doubles gift card value at Genesee County restaurants
(FLINT, Mich. – Nov. 29, 2021) With the holiday shopping season underway, Consumers Energy and the Flint & Genesee Chamber are partnering once again on the “Our Town” Gift Card Match Program. Through the promotion, shoppers can double their gift card purchases at 28 area restaurants and food-based businesses for a limited time. “We’re excited to bring back this program during… Read More