Flint Southwestern Classical Academy Alum Arturo Ray believes in learning from those around him. And so far, it has worked out in his favor. “I work with people older than me who have knowledge I can learn from,” says Ray. “By listening to them, I have been able to buy my first home, graduate from college and build my credit… Read More 

There are plenty of summer job opportunities for TeenQuest graduates through Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). Graduates of the pre-employment and leadership training program who are in high school and between the ages of 14-19 are invited to apply for the SYI Job Fair that will be held at the end of April. Applications are due March 27. “Through TeenQuest, students… Read More 

Is your student struggling with attendance? Are you looking for engaging learning opportunities for your family? Maybe you want to quit smoking? Whatever your needs may be, there are places in Flint that can connect you with all of the resources you seek: your Community Schools. “We’ve had some situations where parents show up on a Friday night and need… Read More 

As we head into the second month of 2020, there is still time to start planning and setting goals for the new year. Whether you’d like to do better at school or want to start your career, goal setting is a great way to get and stay on track. “Setting goals put students on the road to success,” says James… Read More