On Friday, September 17, YouthQuest students along with other students from the county had the opportunity to meet with county commissioners and staff at the Genesee County Administration building during Genesee County Youth Taking Action. This collaborative event was hosted by Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners and […]

YouthQuest sites are hosting events throughout October in celebration of Lights On Afterschool, which is officially recognized on October 28 this year. The campaign is part of an annual initiative coordinated by the Afterschool Alliance, a national non-profit organization that aims to expand support for quality afterschool programs by working with agencies, elected officials, 50 […]

Off to a Great Start YouthQuest’s newest site, Flint Cultural Center Academy, began in mid-August. During the first few weeks of programming, the site focused on team building and relationship building. Given that YouthQuest is a new program for the school, students and YouthQuest staff had a great time enjoying activities that focus on getting […]

TeenQuest graduate Dawn Ratliff is motivated to achieve her goals and won’t settle for anything less. A graduate of Baker College with a Bachelor of Arts in business management, she is currently working toward her dream career. “After college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” says Ratliff. “But after some digging, I found […]

YouthQuest is now in person at Flint Community Schools and Flint Cultural Center Academy and will soon be back at International Academy of Flint. YouthQuest staff are excited to see all the YouthQuest students face-to-face again and continue providing the high-quality programming YouthQuest has delivered for the past 11 years. With a new school year […]