Savannah Turbett
National Scholarship Month: Local Scholarship Students Can Take Advantage Of
Did you know that November is National Scholarship Month? The month aims to build awareness of scholarships and celebrate the common goal of getting students to and through college. There is a significant need for scholarships to help students attend school. According to Think Impact, a free source for education and career-related statistics, in 2020, […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business, Stacey LaFay, Franklin Benefit Solutions
Stacey LaFay built her business, Franklin Benefit Solutions, in 2009 right after an economic recession. Working in the industry, LaFay spent years watching other agencies work and thought she could build something better. So, she set out to do just that. “I saw other agencies didn’t focus on building relationships with providers and clients,” says […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Sheena Harrison, Drinks of Essence Bartending School
In 2015, Sheena Harrison was let go from her job working in social work and found herself at a crossroad: Continue down the road she was on or start something new. “I wanted to do something that couldn’t be taken away from me,” says Harrison. “I set off to learn new skills and educate myself […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: September 2021
Let’s Party Southwestern Classical Academy hosted a block party to connect with families and the community surrounding the school. There was fresh food given out to families, experts on hand with healthy tips, games, vendors and community partners sharing important information. Students and families had a great time hanging out and connecting with each other. […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Destiny Huffman
TeenQuest graduate Destiny Huffman is working two part-time jobs as she finishes up her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing at Baker College. She is currently working in sales at Barnes & Noble and Experience Community Threads as a manager. “After I graduate, I plan on looking for a full-time position […]
Read MoreThinking of going off to college? Consider staying local
Deciding where to go to college can be a difficult choice. There are a lot of factors to consider including programs, size and location – a big factor for a lot of collegegoers lately. According to EconoFact, 56.2 percent of public four-year college students attend an institution under an hour’s drive away. There are several […]
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