YouthQuest is a free after school initiative operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Enriching Education and Preparing Our Workforce
Meeting the needs of our region's growing workforce with K-12 programs and business training.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber is working to increase the number of students in the career and college pipelines through programs like YouthQuest, TeenQuest, and Summer Youth Initiative.
We help employers and business owners improve their operations, and provide opportunities for residents to build employment skills.
By building a solid foundation of personal, academic, and career-oriented skills, the programs offered through Education & Training prepare the current and future workforce in Flint & Genesee.
K-12 PROGRAMMING
YouthQuest
YouthQuest is an innovative afterschool enrichment program for K-12 students in Flint & Genesee, offered at no cost to students.
TeenQuest
For students in grades 9-12, TeenQuest is designed to teach important skills needed to get and keep a job.
Summer Youth Initiative
The Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) program helps more than 500 qualified teens find employment each year.
On-Demand Webinars
Employer Resources
Job & Resource Fair
KEY RESULTS
Student served through YouthQuest
students served through career prep activities
TeenQuest graduates hired by Flint-area employers
Career Development
Summer Youth Initiative
Each year, the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) program helps more than 500 qualified teens find employment each year. As a Summer Youth Initiative teen you can gain more than just a job. You can also get experience, learn valuable social skills and make connections that could one day direct you toward your dream job.