On Saturday, May 5 at the Flint Farmers’ Market, 32 YouthQuest student-run businesses will sell their own products at the YQ, Inc. Business Fair. Over the last few weeks, students were taught business planning and financial literacy, all in preparation for the event. Students from each YouthQuest site voted for five businesses to compete in […]

HALF THE DAY, TWICE THE FUN A half day didn’t stop YouthQuest students at Dye Elementary from carrying out programing. During the extended day of programming, students could participate in a variety of stations set up around the school. Stations included an art station that taught students different art techniques and a reptile table brought […]

Creators, manufacturers, constructors, builders and producers; These are some of the terms used to describe YouthQuest students in the month of April. Combining creative thinking skills with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), students will build towers, bridges, racecars and more using everyday objects. “Using STEAM concepts, we are challenging students to think creatively […]

After the 2017 Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair, Grand Blanc High School Senior Haley Williams had a difficult time choosing which summer job to accept. “I received six offers,” said Williams. “But of course, I could only choose one.” Williams ultimately chose Motherly Intercession, an organization that provides resources to children of people who are […]

Job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with nearly 30 employers at the Flint & Genesee Job and Resource Fair on Friday, April 13. What can job seekers do to stand out during the fair? The editors at Afterschool Download asked local employers what they look for in candidates and they had plenty to […]

YouthQuest students have spent the last six months creating Japanese Koinobori fish, painting abstract art by blowing through straws and drawing portraits of each other while blindfolded. The projects – created through movement or depicting motion – all play into the theme of “Art in Motion.” Many of these pieces will be on display during […]