The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the organizations that have contributed a total of $50,000 to support local youth programming in recent months. The grantors include: United Way of Genesee County, $30,000 (TeenQuest and YouthQuest) Whiting Foundation, $10,000 (YouthQuest) Herman Miller Cares, $5,000 (YouthQuest) Child Welfare Society, $5,000 (YouthQuest) “We […]

The next six months are shaping up to be rather busy for Android Industries. In fact, the company, which assembles automotive components, plans to nearly double its Flint Township-based workforce by April. To fill its 120 open positions, the automotive supplier will host multiple job fairs, the next of which is scheduled for Nov. 9. […]

Last month, a group of YouthQuest students at Southwestern Classical Academy gathered around a livestream video and interacted with National Geographic Explorer and Education Fellow Joe Grabowski, who was aboard the Nautilus, an exploration vessel in the Pacific Ocean. Over the course of the hour, students had the opportunity to ask Grabowski questions, including what […]

Most people choose the traditional route when applying for internships: They wait for an opening and submit a résumé. But Honda Carter knew what she wanted, so she took a different approach. “I was looking at WKAR Public Radio’s website, but they didn’t have any positions up,” says Carter. “I met the news director at […]

Nearly 50 percent of American employers report having difficulty filling open positions in Manpower Group’s 2018 Talent Shortage Survey. Of those open positions, skilled trades – such as electricians, welders and mechanics – are the hardest to fill. As the talent gap continues to be an issue at a national, statewide and local level, Afterschool […]

Math and Basketball Students at Dye Elementary are learning fundamental math skills in an engaging way. By studying statistics from their favorite NBA and WNBA teams, students in the Math Hoops Club improve their math skills and understanding—and have fun while doing it. Taking a Mindful Moment High school students at the International Academy of […]