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YouthQuest Students Reflect on the School Year
It is a bittersweet time of year for students. The academic year is coming to an end, but with it comes summer activities and new possibilities for the upcoming year. As the year ends, YouthQuest students have the chance to remember the year with this month’s theme: Reflections. “It is important for students to think deeply and carefully about what… Read More 

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On the Job: Dondré Young
Since completing TeenQuest, Dondré Young has been very busy. After graduating from Southwestern Academy in 2010, he attended Michigan State University’s James Madison College where he obtained a business degree with a focus on social relations and policy. When Young graduated from college, he was afforded the opportunity to work as a lobbyist and policy assistant at the Michigan League… Read More 

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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 Students at Eisenhower Elementary learn… Read More 

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Young Entrepreneurs to Open ‘Pop-Up Shops’ at Flint Farmers’ Market
40+ Student Businesses to Sell Handmade Bath Products, Pet Toys and More (FLINT, Mich., April 27, 2018) – On Saturday, May 5, some of Flint’s youngest entrepreneurs will have the chance to sell their services and products as part of the first-ever YQ Inc. Business Fair. The event follows several weeks of entrepreneurship lessons provided during YouthQuest’s afterschool program in… Read More 

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Under the Stars: Make Memories at the US-23 Drive-In
Spring is finally here in Genesee County. It's a wonderful time to get to the drive-in and watch a movie under the stars. Located in Mundy Township, the US 23 Drive-In Theater is one of nine drive-ins in the state of Michigan and is proud to serve the people of Genesee County. “It’s historic and gives people a sense of… Read More 

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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 as providing scholarships for students… Read More