Kids and Education

Flint native Dr. Aisha Harris is a family medicine physician and sits on the board of Genesee County Prevention Coalition (GCPC).

Flint native Dr. Aisha Harris talks mental health care in the Black community

"I believe that as a collective, we have to give ourselves grace when it comes to being human." Dr. Aisha Harris talks about prioritizing mental health care in the Black community.

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A TeenQuest student participates in a mock interview as part of the job preparedness program operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
90 teens graduate from TeenQuest’s first in-person graduation since 2020

Following two years of virtual learning due to COVID-19, nearly 90 high school students had their first in-person graduation from TeenQuest’s pre-employment and leadership training program.

The campus area of the University of Michigan-Flint, located at 303 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber and UofM-Flint partner to stimulate economic growth

“We want our best and brightest to build their vision here and to work with companies that can use their skill sets.” The new partnership involves a series of new programs and initiatives aimed to stimulate economic growth in Genesee County. 

GST Michigan Works! is a helping hand for anyone who makes the commitment to take part in its programs. Working not only with job seekers, but also employers to assure both parties obtain their perfect employment fit.
CASES program inside Michigan Works! aims to provide financial literacy for Flint residents

The CASES program, located inside of the Michigan Works building of downtown Flint, offers valuable information about finances, taxes, and more.

Through the Museums for All partnership, visitors can receive half-off admission with an EBT card and valid photo ID.
Local museums offer discounted admission as part of ‘Museums for All’ program

Through the Museums for All program, two local museums are able to offer discounted admission fees for SNAP benefits recipients, to encourage more enriching visits for Genesee County youth.

Nikole Hannah-Jones is an investigative reporter for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the critically-acclaimed '1619 Project.'
Award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones of ‘1619 Project’ to speak in Flint

New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is scheduled to speak at the Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series of MCC at the Capitol Theatre in Flint.

Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day.
Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are delivering programs that encourage youth and adults across Genesee County to eat healthily and move more.

Students participate in an Apple Crunch Fall Festival facilitated by Traverse City Area Public Schools.
Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn

For almost 20 years, Traverse City Area Public Schools has delivered SNAP-Ed programs in schools to encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in physical activity.

Rodlescia Sneed is an assistant professor in the Division of Public Health in Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine.
MADE Institute partners with MSU professor to address health for formerly incarcerated

MADE Institute and MSU professor Rodlescia Sneed partner for a special project that addresses the state of health of formerly incarcerated individuals.

The exhibition features Ondish's works created with cold wax encaustic, watercolor, acrylic, and oil pastels and paint.
MCC Fine Arts Gallery welcomes Andrea Ondish

Beginning Feb. 21, Mott Community College’s Fine Arts Gallery will host an exhibition of reliefs and paintings by creative Andrea Ondish.

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