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 a "Shark Tank"-style competition that… Read More 

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 in from For-Mar Nature Preserve… Read More 

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 and build something out of… Read More 

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 or have been incarcerated. At… Read More 

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 say. According to Alicia Carpenter,… Read More