Education & Training
YouthQuest Highlights: April 2018
PLAY BALL YouthQuest students from all sites took a group field trip to see the Midland Loons play baseball on April 21. Students went on a private tour of the stadium, enjoyed lunch and the baseball game. Some students were even brought onto the field and one lucky student made the first pitch. HOT HANDS […]
Read MoreMCC partners with Cypress Creek Renewables to advance solar job training
Mott Community College and Cypress Creek Renewables today announced a partnership to invest in Michigan’s solar energy workforce. The initiative establishes a Solar Program Fund at Mott Community College with a $20,000 grant from Cypress Creek Renewables. The new fund will assist Mott Community College in developing programming centered around renewable energy coursework, as well […]
Read MoreMeet the Businesses Created by YouthQuest Students
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 […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: March 2018
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 […]
Read MoreConnecting YQ & Home: Tinker Crate
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 […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Haley Williams, Motherly Intercession
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 […]
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