Planning for the future can be hard, especially for students nearing the end of high school and looking forward to college. For students who live and attend school in Flint, the Flint Promise scholarship helps make going to college a reality from a financial standpoint – but there is still the question of which path to take. “Choosing a career… Read More 

In YouthQuest, a main component of programming is family and community engagement. And even in times when families and the community cannot gather in person, the YouthQuest staff still works hard to make sure they feel connected. “It is important for us to provide community support in any way we can,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for YouthQuest. “Even if… Read More 

Every time I gather the Education & Training team at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce for a meeting, I start with a quote from Matthew Emerzian, author of Every Monday Matters, a book that aims to help individuals start their week with passion, purpose and positivity. Recently, I read the following quote: “…this week, we are all going… Read More