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On the Job: Dennis Williams-Michell
Eight years ago, Dennis Williams-Mitchell was a freshman taking TeenQuest at Grand Blanc High School. At the time, he had no idea that he would one day be facilitating the program with his former facilitator and mentor Richard Hatcher. “It is an amazing feeling coming back and being able to teach others the same things that got me to where… Read More 

Five Things to Know to Succeed in an Interview
Finding a job can be difficult. According to Zippia, a job search website, an individual will, on average, get one interview for every six applications they complete. So, when you get an interview, it is important to be prepared. “Preparing for an interview is one of the major components of TeenQuest’s pre-employment training,” says James Avery, director of Talent Development… Read More 

Future Entrepreneurs: YQ Biz Kicks off for YouthQuest High School Students
Once again, YouthQuest is participating in YQ Biz in conjunction with Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and Youth Entrepreneurial Institute (YEI). The program, which has evolved over the years, allows students to create and run businesses over the course of the school year, selling real products and making actual money. “YQ Biz is a great opportunity for our students to… Read More 

National Scholarship Month: Local Scholarship Students Can Take Advantage Of
Did you know that November is National Scholarship Month?  The month aims to build awareness of scholarships and celebrate the common goal of getting students to and through college. There is a significant need for scholarships to help students attend school. According to Think Impact, a free source for education and career-related statistics, in 2020, 58 percent of families used… Read More 

You’re invited: YouthQuest opens doors to public for Lights On Afterschool
City proclamation designates Oct. 28 as Lights On Afterschool Day in Flint (FLINT, Mich. – October 20, 2021) Most days of the year, YouthQuest is open only to students in grades K-12 at Flint Community Schools, Flint Cultural Center Academy and International Academy of Flint. But for a few days this month, the research-based afterschool enrichment program will open its… Read More