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Summer Youth Initiative: Real-World Experience in a Variety of Career Paths
Currently, at Harvest Theatre Company, a group of young people are preparing for a showing of “Othello: The Remix” later this month. They’re running lines, taking costume measurements, learning how to DJ – basically everything it takes to bring a musical to life on stage. And, because these students are TeenQuest graduates participating in the Summer Youth Initiative, or SYI,… Read More 

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On the Job: Jordan Johnson
For Jordan Johnson, her career path started during Summer Youth Initiative, when she worked for Michigan Community Services Inc., or MCSI. There, she supported the agency’s day and respite care programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “I loved the work and the environment,” says Johnson, who graduated from Genesee Early College in 2015. “I thought, ‘This is good… Read More 

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YouthQuest Highlights: June 2022
And the award goes to… To celebrate the end of the school year, YouthQuest hosted a “Hello, Summer” event at Eisenhower Elementary School. Leading up to the event, YouthQuest staff were asked to think about and identify some of the special characteristics and gifts that each student exemplifies. That brainstorming was used to create more than 30 individual awards that… Read More 

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THA Architects Engineers celebrates 65 years of excellence
THA Architects Engineers proudly announced that it has crossed another milestone in the firm’s history. This year marks our 65th anniversary of serving its clients with integrity and design excellence. “At THA, we are passionate about creating. Creating relationships built on integrity,” said Madonna Bennett, president. “Creating innovative solutions to your project needs. Creating sustainable buildings that stand the test… Read More