Savannah Turbett
On the Job: Quanhyia Wade
Flushing High School Graduate Quanhyia Wade is in her first year as a nursing student at Mott Community College. But as she works on schooling, Wade is also working at Berston Field House through the Chosen Few Arts Council as an aide – a job that developed out of a position she took through Summer […]
Read MoreScholarship Guide 2021
For students who are attending college in the fall of 2021, now is the time to check out the scholarships that are available. Whether they are entering their first year or going back to school, there are a number of scholarships available in the area to help pay for tuition, room and board, and other […]
Read More5 Tips on Registering for College Virtually
Whether a student is entering their first semester of college or going back to school, registering for classes can be one of the biggest struggles – especially online. However, there are steps students can take to make the process easier. “We see Flint Promise scholars struggle with registering for school all the time,” says James […]
Read MoreStudents Have Fun While Learning with STEAMQuest
In November, students in YouthQuest participated in STEAMQuest – a weeklong event filled with activities covering science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. STEAMQuest was created to replace the annual ArtQuest program by adding more elements to the lessons and creating a more interactive experience. The event, which was held primarily virtually, allowed students to explore […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: Madonna Bennett & David Bennett, THA Architects Engineers
THA Architects Engineers began in 1957 when two local architects, Cliff Gibbs and Jim Tomblinson, decided to go into business together. A few years later, Gerry Harburn joined the firm and together, they began to build a 63-year legacy. “I happen to be lucky enough to have worked for all three founders at one point,” […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: October 2020
Celebrating Afterschool All YouthQuest sites hosted events focused around Lights On Afterschool, a yearly celebration coordinated by the Afterschool Alliance to celebrate and advocate for afterschool hours. Events ranged from drive-thru trunk or treats to drive-in movies. Students, their families and staff were excited to be able to interact with one another, even at a […]
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