Savannah Turbett
TeenQuest’s Virtual Sessions Offer Flexibility for Students in Genesee County
In March, TeenQuest – a pre-employment training program facilitated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce – pivoted in-person sessions to online in order to comply with Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order and to keep students and facilitators safe. The switch, which came out of necessity, has grown into a streamlined […]
Read MoreLights On Afterschool: How We’re Celebrating in 2020
October 22, 2020 marks the 21st Annual Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event that aims to celebrate and advocate the importance of providing quality afterschool programming for the nation’s youth. More than 8,000 communities in the United States celebrate Lights on Afterschool each year. The event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance – an organization that […]
Read More5 Ways to Set your Student Up for Success During Remote Learning
With many students still learning virtually, parents have had to adjust to meet the needs of their students while still maintaining their own responsibilities. “As a parent myself, I have experienced the same struggles that many parents have,” says Dr. Kimberly Leverette, executive director of Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of […]
Read MoreFaces of Flint & Genesee Business: Karl Olmsted & Brian Sanderson, Olmsted Associates, Inc.
Back in 1986, Karl Olmsted chose to leave his career working as a communications director at the University of Michigan-Flint to make it on his own. Starting as a freelance graphic designer, his company Olmsted Associates, Inc., has grown to a full-service communications firm offering everything from strategic communications planning to fully integrated advertising campaigns […]
Read MoreExperience Fall Colors in Flint & Genesee
September is in full swing and soon the leaves on the trees will change bringing about the colors of fall. According to the Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage map, Flint and Genesee County will be at peak color around mid-October. However, colors will begin popping up in the next few weeks. Here are four ways you […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: August 2020
Just Journaling At Eisenhower Elementary, students worked on mindfulness skills as well as English language arts through the use of journaling. Students were given a topic to write on during a specific timeframe. This helped students learn how to express their thoughts and gave them an opportunity to practice literacy and spelling. Students were also […]
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