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Five Things to Know to Succeed in an Interview
Finding a job can be difficult. According to Zippia, a job search website, an individual will, on average, get one interview for every six applications they complete. So, when you get an interview, it is important to be prepared. “Preparing for an interview is one of the major components of TeenQuest’s pre-employment training,” says James Avery, director of Talent Development… Read More 

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Future Entrepreneurs: YQ Biz Kicks off for YouthQuest High School Students
Once again, YouthQuest is participating in YQ Biz in conjunction with Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and Youth Entrepreneurial Institute (YEI). The program, which has evolved over the years, allows students to create and run businesses over the course of the school year, selling real products and making actual money. “YQ Biz is a great opportunity for our students to… Read More 

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National Scholarship Month: Local Scholarship Students Can Take Advantage Of
Did you know that November is National Scholarship Month?  The month aims to build awareness of scholarships and celebrate the common goal of getting students to and through college. There is a significant need for scholarships to help students attend school. According to Think Impact, a free source for education and career-related statistics, in 2020, 58 percent of families used… Read More 

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You’re invited: YouthQuest opens doors to public for Lights On Afterschool
City proclamation designates Oct. 28 as Lights On Afterschool Day in Flint (FLINT, Mich. – October 20, 2021) Most days of the year, YouthQuest is open only to students in grades K-12 at Flint Community Schools, Flint Cultural Center Academy and International Academy of Flint. But for a few days this month, the research-based afterschool enrichment program will open its… Read More 

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FACES of Flint & Genesee Business, Stacey LaFay, Franklin Benefit Solutions
Stacey LaFay built her business, Franklin Benefit Solutions, in 2009 right after an economic recession. Working in the industry, LaFay spent years watching other agencies work and thought she could build something better. So, she set out to do just that. “I saw other agencies didn’t focus on building relationships with providers and clients,” says LaFay. “I felt relationships were… Read More