Savannah Turbett
Job Application Follow-Up May Tip the Scales in Your Favor
Submitting a job application is the first step to getting a job. However, according to Inc.com, the average corporate job opening receives 250 resumes—making the chances of getting an interview and getting a job offer low. However, there is a way applicants can help beat those statistics. “In TeenQuest, we talk about how important it […]
Read MoreBack to School: Meet the YouthQuest Site Team Leaders and Lead Learning Guides
Although YouthQuest is starting most of its fall programming in the virtual space, it is still a great way to engage your student in a variety of activities including enrichment, leadership development, nutrition, physical fitness and academic support. “YouthQuest is still committed to delivering quality programming both in-person and online,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for […]
Read MoreFACES of Flint & Genesee Business: John Wentworth III
John Wentworth III started working in the real estate business 15 years ago. After training racehorses for over 15 years in Canada, Wentworth found himself at a crossroads; he loved what he did but found himself missing home. “When I started in real estate, I just wanted to earn enough money to eat.” says Wentworth. […]
Read More5 Places to Get Local Produce
Flint and Genesee County has a vibrant agriculture industry with many local farmers growing fruits and vegetables during the warm seasons in their fields and during the wintertime in greenhouses and hoop houses. Access to fresh, local produce is never far. Here are five places you can shop: Rich’s Greenhouse and Farm Market Located on […]
Read MoreDiscover Flint with Back to the Bricks
Despite having to cancel the original format of Back to the Bricks, the annual festival is bringing an opportunity to classic car lovers to “Discover Flint”. This new event, hosted on Aug. 15, 2020, and presented by Back to the Bricks and General Motors, is an incredible, free opportunity to explore the history of downtown […]
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