By Dr. Kimberly Leverette Starting in 2022, we have a lot to look forward to with our ever-growing and expanding programs. Going into this new year, one of our biggest objectives at Flint & Genesee Education & Talent is to continue to provide high-quality programming. Starting with YouthQuest, we are looking forward to ensuring an […]

Make it Beautiful Students at Pierce Elementary were able to take on a leadership role with the Youth Advisory Council Club. On the council, students get to have a voice and choice around programming decisions. With that power, they chose to work on beautification projects at their school. The club’s first project was to make […]

When he was 16 years old, Simon Lalone decided to attend TeenQuest at Grand Blanc High School because he wanted to find a job – which he did. Lalone worked at Arby’s for two years throughout the rest of high school, but once he got into college, he wanted to find something more. “My first […]

During the holiday break, it can be difficult to keep your students engaged and learning. YouthQuest will be out of session from Dec. 16 through Jan. 5. However, there are many different things families can do to keep their children learning and growing. “Keeping your student engaged and active during the break doesn’t have to […]

Starting in November, YouthQuest students at various sites have access to more than 50 online STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math, course offerings through 21stCentEd. “We are so happy to partner with this organization to give our students access to these offerings,” says Nefertari Jones, director of Afterschool Education at Flint & Genesee Education […]