Savannah Turbett
First Students Graduate from Local Institutions Compliments of Flint Promise
Three students from the first cohort of Flint Promise Scholarship Program have recently graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College. They completed their schooling and received diplomas in May. The Flint Promise Scholarship program is a last dollar scholarship that allows students who graduate from high school and live in the city […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights June 2021
Retreat With program transitioning from the school year to summer session, YouthQuest staff took some time for self-care during a much-needed staff retreat to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. During the three days, employees had the chance to connect with each other while taking part in excursions such as horseback riding and carriage rides. BBQing […]
Read MoreMiddle School Students Experience Hands-On Learning with Summer on the Road
YouthQuest students will have a special opportunity this summer with Summer on the Road at Genesee Career Institute (GCI). From July 12-21, up to 50 preteens will gain experience with job training programs, learn about future career opportunities and practice leadership and team-building skills. “We appreciate the continued partnership with Genesee Career Institute,” says Nefertari […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Teshia Smith
Flint Southwestern Classical Academy graduate Teshia Smith is following her passion by building her own graphic design and branding business called Artish Design. “It started when I was in college,” says Smith, who graduated from Marygrove College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration on graphic design. “I posted my artwork on social […]
Read MoreExecutive Perspective: Social Emotional Learning and Self Care
By Dr. Kimberly Leverette Recently, I completed a six-week-long professional development course through the Crim Fitness Foundation with 25 other educators on self-care and mindfulness. Throughout the program, I learned techniques such as mindful eating, journaling and how to set myself up to be present in meetings. I also learned that you don’t have to […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Adriane Deiulius, Grand Blanc Vendor Market Place
Adriane Deiulius gained a great amount of business experience in the past year and a half. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has worked hard toward her dream business and, in turn, opened and closed four businesses during that time. “The pandemic affected me greatly due to business restrictions and lack of financial support,” says Deiulius. […]
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