Just Journaling At Eisenhower Elementary, students worked on mindfulness skills as well as English language arts through the use of journaling. Students were given a topic to write on during a specific timeframe. This helped students learn how to express their thoughts and gave them an opportunity to practice literacy and spelling. Students were also given new vocabulary words each… Read More 

TeenQuest graduate and Flint Promise Scholar Javion Miller is working toward obtaining a degree in criminal justice at Mott Community College with the goal of going into law enforcement. In the meantime, he is gaining experience working as a residential advisor for New Paths – a program designed to transition people who have served time, generally related to substance abuse,… Read More 

Do you know someone who has made a real difference during these unprecedented times?  Consider nominating them for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s Twenty in ’20 — a recognition program that will celebrate 20 individuals who have made a unique and positive impact in Flint & Genesee in 2020. “We are excited to hear the great stories that… Read More 

YouthQuest and TeenQuest/SYI are joining the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in a social media campaign encouraging community members to wear a face-covering in public settings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. “We want out students, teachers, parents and partners to stay safe and healthy,” says Dr. Kimberly Leverette, executive director at the Flint & Genesee Chamber. “This… Read More 

Submitting a job application is the first step to getting a job. However, according to Inc.com, the average corporate job opening receives 250 resumes—making the chances of getting an interview and getting a job offer low. However, there is a way applicants can help beat those statistics. “In TeenQuest, we talk about how important it is to follow up on… Read More 

Although YouthQuest is starting most of its fall programming in the virtual space, it is still a great way to engage your student in a variety of activities including enrichment, leadership development, nutrition, physical fitness and academic support. “YouthQuest is still committed to delivering quality programming both in-person and online,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for YouthQuest. “We are fortunate to… Read More