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On the Job: La’Asia Johnson
It’s been just over a decade since La’Asia Johnson graduated from TeenQuest and participated in Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). In that time, she’s earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University, served as a social worker and pivoted into her current career as a business owner. Presently, she’s in the process of moving Elle Jae Essentials […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: April 2022
Visiting author When Pierce Elementary had a parent-teacher night in April, the YouthQuest team swapped out their regular club rotation in favor of an evening with Gale Glover, founder of Flint Kids Matter. The school’s community school director helped coordinate the visit with Glover, who has published more than 10 books. During her visit, Glover […]
Read MoreDeadlines Fast Approaching for Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair
Wage match available to employers who hire through Summer Youth Initiative job fair (FLINT, Mich., March 14, 2022) – Are you an employer seeking to fill summer job openings? Or are you a TeenQuest graduate who would like to earn up to $12/hour during summer break? Good news: There’s still time to get your proposals […]
Read MoreTeenQuest offers last chance to earn invite to 2022 summer job fair
Registration now open for Feb. 22-March 24 session, to be held in-person and virtually (FLINT, Mich. – Feb. 1, 2022) This April, Summer Youth Initiative, SYI, will offer hundreds of high school students the opportunity to interview for jobs with employers in Flint and Genesee County. To secure an invite to the annual job fair, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Group trainings, webinars give employers, professionals competitive edge
With a new year comes a new lineup of Flint & Genesee Group trainings and webinars designed to help professionals and employers alike. This includes launching the new Talent Matters webinar series, which challenges businesses and organizations to think creatively about the way they develop, attract and retain talent.
Read MoreHome for the Holidays with Kyona McGhee
As part of its Home for the Holidays campaign, Flint & Genesee Group connected with Genesee County natives who moved away and have since come back. They shared with us their experience of returning to Flint & Genesee — why they left, why they came back and why they’re here to stay. Below is one […]
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