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On the Job: Kyleigh Moughler
Grand Blanc High School student Kyleigh Moughler is working toward her dream career in nursing. Currently working as a medical records health information specialist for Ascension Genesys Hospital while attending school, Moughler is gaining experience in the healthcare industry before she graduates with her nursing degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. “My job doesn’t give me clinical experience specifically for… Read More 

Staff, students, parents celebrate the end of the year with a socially distanced movie night
On May 20, YouthQuest students, parents and staff gathered at the US 23 Digital Drive-In Theatre to celebrate the end of the school year. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for our families, staff and partners to celebrate the end of a difficult school year in a safe environment,” says Nefertari Jones, program director of afterschool education for Flint &… Read More 

YouthQuest Partners with On the Move to provide driver training for Flint students
YouthQuest students, aged at least 14 years and 9 months, now have an opportunity to participate in driver training. The program is made possible through a partnership with YouthQuest and On the Move, and funded by General Motors, through the United Way of Genesee County and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. "It is an amazing opportunity to be able to… Read More 

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) Executive Committee on May 18 named Quentin L. Messer, Jr. as the MEDC’s new CEO. The announcement comes after a national search by the Executive Committee that included a needs analysis for the role and input from stakeholders statewide on key attributes for the position.

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Last week brought a whirlwind of COVID-19 guidance and information. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for individuals who are fully vaccinated, while unvaccinated people are still required to wear a mask at outdoor and indoor gatherings. Quickly, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services updated its guidance to align with the CDC.

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