A publication of Flint & Genesee Education & Talent,
a division of the Flint & Genesee Group
YouthQuest sites are hosting events throughout October in celebration of Lights On Afterschool, which is officially recognized on October 28 this year.
On Friday, September 17, YouthQuest students along with other students from the county had the opportunity to meet with county commissioners and staff at the Genesee County Administration building during Genesee County Youth Taking Action.
Deciding where to go to college can be a difficult choice. There are a lot of factors to consider including programs, size and location – a big factor for a lot of collegegoers lately. 
TeenQuest graduate Destiny Huffman is working two part-time jobs as she finishes up her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing at Baker College. She is currently working in sales at Barnes & Noble and Experience Community Threads as a manager.
This September, students had fun at a community block party, grew a terrarium, learned surprising new projects and worked with Sloan Museum on STEAM activities.
TeenQuest, a pre-employment training program through Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, is starting its second session on Nov. 1 at the following schools.

  • Madison Academy: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Linden High School: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Southwestern Classical Academy: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Accelerated Learning Academy: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
YouthQuest, TeenQuest and Summer Youth Initiative are programs of the Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, and funded in part by Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and Michigan 21st Century Community Learning Centers.