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Highlights: February 2019
Poetry in Motion At Pierce Elementary, students hosted a “Poetry Slam Family Night.” The night kicked off with Ms. T’s reading of Phenomenal Women by Maya Angelou. In observance of Black History Month, many students performed poems by black poets, but were also encouraged to come up with their own words. Supporting the Troops Multiple sites participated in supporting the… Read More 

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Under Construction: Students Explore Elements of Engineering
Marshmallows, plastic cups, paperclips and clothespins. What do all of these things have in common? Students in YouthQuest will be using these materials to build structures in line with this month’s theme: Under Construction. “This month is all about helping students hone their engineering, math and science skills.,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director for YouthQuest. “For example, we have a… Read More 

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On the Job: Tiffani Johnson
Tiffani Johnson has a passion for helping people. Currently, the TeenQuest graduate serves as a lead learning guide at Freeman Elementary for YouthQuest, a program she also attended when she was in school. And it’s safe to say she loves the work that she does. “My favorite thing is working with the kids,” says Johnson. “The drive they give me… Read More 

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SYI Applications Due March 29
Applications are being accepted for the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) Job Fair which will be held April 27. During the event, TeenQuest graduates in grades 9-12  are eligible to interview with dozens of employers looking to fill summer jobs. “We are excited for this year’s SYI Job Fair,” says James Avery, director of Education & Training at the Flint &… Read More 

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ArtQuest: Students Experiment with Street Art for April Exhibition
For the past five months, YouthQuest students have been absorbed in the world of street art. Through clubs and lesson plans, students have been creating graffiti, illusion art and more to display during the program’s annual art exhibition. “YouthQuest students learned this year that art doesn’t always have to be in galleries,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director for YouthQuest. “Art… Read More 

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Recent news that Lansing-based Peckham, Inc. is looking to hire up to 200 sewing machine operators at its new facility in Flint Township was roundly applauded by area business and community leaders. And for many, it is a welcomed sign of the economic times. [caption id="attachment_39711" align="alignright" width="353"] Peckham of Feb. 21 hosted informational session for local workforce development agencies… Read More