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Meet Your Site Team Leaders
The school year is upon us and as students are preparing for the new year, the YouthQuest team is gearing up for some afterschool fun. Site Team Leaders – who oversee daily management of the YouthQuest program and staff – are currently working on lesson plans that cover everything from physical fitness and nutrition to youth development and career awareness.… Read More 

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On the Job: Emanuel Taylor
Emanuel Taylor is a crime analyst for Wayne State University who has worked with the Flint Police Department over the past year. “I analyze crime trends, so I create the crime map with symbols that show what the different crimes on the map mean,” says Taylor, who graduated from Flint Southwestern Classical Academy in 2008. “That way, the community knows… Read More 

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5 Reasons to Consider a Manufacturing Career
Not many people realize that they are a beneficiary of the manufacturing field every day. In fact, every product we use in our daily lives came from a manufacturing team that included designers, engineers, assemblers and more, according to Rhetta Hunyady, Vice President of Education & Training, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. And as technology continues to expand and… Read More 

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Transitioning Back into the School Year
After nearly three months of summer fun, it’s time to get into a routine that will help your child succeed in the upcoming school year. “The most important thing parents can do is to ease their children back into their school schedule,” says LaKeitha Givens, YouthQuest Program Director. “A lot of students lack schedules for the summer, so it’s important… Read More 

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Housing development opportunities will be a focus the 6th Annual I-69 Thumb Regional Summit when it convenes Sept. 21 at the Lapeer Country Club, 3786 Hunt Rd. in Lapeer. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSDHA) will roll-out a regional report on housing, as part of a panel discussion on housing development, said Janice Karcher, Senior Vice President of Economic… Read More 

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Enrollment Underway for YouthQuest’s Afterschool Enrichment Program
Afterschool program expands to Bentley Community Schools (FLINT, Mich., Aug. 30, 2017) – Registration for YouthQuest – an afterschool program administered by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce – is underway at multiple school districts in Flint and Genesee County. Now in its eighth year, the program offers engaging activities and services that encourage academic achievement; physical fitness; the… Read More