Savannah Turbett
FACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Nichol Albiar and Chris Veihl, Steady Eddy’s Café at the Market
About seven years ago, employees Nichol Albiar and Chris Veihl took over ownership of Steady Eddy’s Café at the Market – a staple in Flint for roughly 30 years. The local restaurant, which has had three previous owners, started in Davison but soon moved to the Flint Farmers’ Market on the second floor of its […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Sandra Clark, Applied EcoSystems
Since college, Sandra Clark has had a keen interest in the environment. She graduated with a degree in computer programming from the University of Michigan-Flint, a pathway that led her to where she is today. “I was hired by an environmental company right out of college to do programming related to tracking groundwater contamination,” says […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: February 2022
Sole on the Page Middle and high school students at International Academy of Flint have been learning about creating designs for their own custom shoes. After creating these designs, students will have the opportunity to make their creations a reality by putting their designs on an actual pair of sneakers. This activity allowed students to […]
Read MoreOn The Job: Myrakle Wilburn
Myrakle Wilburn, a graduate of International Academy of Flint, is working her way to becoming a franchise owner for Culver’s Restaurant. She is currently working as a general manager and has recently helped open two new locations. “My goal is to be an owner for this group of Culver’s within the next five years,” says […]
Read MoreNational Reading Month: Employees Share Their Favorite Books
March is National Reading Month – a month aimed to motivate readers of all ages to read every day. To help encourage Afterschool Download readers to cozy up to a good book this month, our editorial team asked Flint & Genesee Education & Talent staff which books they would recommend. Here is what they had […]
Read MoreWant to make a Difference in Flint & Genesee? Join Our Team
Are you a positive person who wants to help unleash the potential of area students? Consider applying for one of several positions open through YouthQuest, an afterschool program offered through Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. “The work we do is important in empowering and engaging the youth in our community,” says Dr. Kimberly Leverette, […]
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