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Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year
46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program (FLINT, Mich., 10/10/2023) Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the Flint Promise Scholarship Program, a last-dollar scholarship facilitated by Flint & Genesee Education […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee ‘Talent Tours’ recognized by International Economic Development Council
(FLINT, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023) – Less than a year after the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance launched its Talent Tours program, the initiative has received recognition from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Specifically, the program has earned a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award in the category of Innovation Programs & Initiatives. […]
Read MoreLocal leadership program rebrands, launches 2023 cohort with 15 members
Leadership Flint & Genesee issues RFP for nonprofits with community impact project (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 19, 2023) – It’s been a decade since the Flint & Genesee Group first launched its leadership development program to help area professionals become more effective leaders. And as the program kicks off its 10th year with 15 new participants, […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Group unveils region’s ‘Top 10 Employers’
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023) Today, the Flint & Genesee Group revealed the honorees of its first-ever Top 10 Employers recognition program, which shines a spotlight on some of the region’s top workplaces. “The Top 10 Employers program reaffirms what we already knew – Flint & Genesee is home to a wide variety of outstanding […]
Read MoreNew website showcases job-creating opportunities of advanced manufacturing campus
Site highlights details of the Advanced Manufacturing District in Genesee County, answers frequently asked questions (FLINT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2023) — The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance has launched a new website to provide information about the Advanced Manufacturing District and showcase wide-ranging opportunities of the 1,000-acre campus, including the potential to add thousands of […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Students Can Get Head Start on Summer Job with TeenQuest
TeenQuest sessions to be held after school at five schools this fall (FLINT, Mich. 09/12/2023) This fall, high school students grades 9-12 and ages 14-19 are eligible to attend TeenQuest, a pre-employment training program, and pre-requisite to Flint & Genesee Education & Talent’s Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) – a summer employment program that employs hundreds […]
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