Savannah Turbett
YouthQuest Highlight: July 2018
Growing Goodness Students learned that gardening can be peaceful and fruitful. At International Academy of Flint Elementary, the YouthQuest Scouts Club created a Peace Garden at the school. In the garden, students learn how to grow their own vegetables and where their food comes from. Amazed by Animals YouthQuest students discovered different types of animals […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Zoe Baxter
Zoe Baxter has always wanted to work in the medical field. When she graduated from TeenQuest, she told an audience of her peers and their families that is what she wanted to do. However, Baxter wasn’t exactly sure where that would take her. “I didn’t know what path I wanted to take in college, but […]
Read MoreSummer Program Introduces Preteens, Teens to Potential Career Paths
This summer, YouthQuest high school students attended Baker College where they learned about manufacturing, robotics and lasers during the first week and health science careers during the second week. They used 3D printers and learned CAD design during their first week and participated in activities such as anatomy dissection and DNA extraction while learning about […]
Read More5 Jobs You Could Land During the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair
Job-seeking adults will have the opportunity to meet with a number of employers during the Flint & Genesee Job & Resource Fair. “This event offers job seekers the opportunity to connect with employers representing industries such as hospitality, transportation and education,” said James Avery, director of Education & Training at the Flint & Genesee Chamber […]
Read MoreTelling Flint’s Story: Flint & Genesee add historic flare to all you see and do
From the 2018 Visitors Guide & Community Profile created and produced by Harbor House Publishers, Inc. Flint & Genesee’s rich history – preserved in historical estates and iconic civil and commercial buildings – has become one of the region’s most valuable assets. Landmark sites throughout the county draw thousands of hometown and out-of-town visitors each year […]
Read MoreFive must-try things you can do at Lake Callis Recreation Complex
In Davison Township, Lake Callis Recreation Complex sits on 35 acres of land featuring a variety of amenities. The man-made lake and beach, boasting the same name as the park, sits at the center of this family-friendly recreation area. The area is named after Bob Callis, a long-time Davison community resident and educator who envisioned […]
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