Kids and Education

“The sky is the limit when it comes to a career in information technology,”  said Bob Waltenspiel, cofounder of “IT in the D.”

Need a job? Grant funding new high-demand IT training in Flint

15 students will receive training, certifications, job search assistance, career counseling, and up to 30 college credits at no cost or low cost.  

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Michelle Cardillo owns Peace Barn vintage shop in downtown Flint.
Peace Barn vintage shop brings unique finds to downtown Flint

Michelle Cardillo is a free spirit who loves Flint—with a special affinity for its architecture, history, entrepreneurs, inventors, and (especially) its underdogs.  

Walethia Aquil makes sure all girls can have a “Cinderella experience.”
Meet this real life fairy godmother making prom dreams come true

Walethia Aquil makes sure that all Flint and Genesee County girls can have a “Cinderella experience” at prom through her nonprofit—aptly named My Dreams Do Come True.

Cinco Nuevo: A new festival in Flint celebrating Mexican heritage

A celebration of Mexican culture, tradition, and contributions, Cinco Nuevo will include artist demonstrations, tortilla rolling, loteria (a Mexican bingo), Aztec ceremonial dancers, and music.

One of the tasks in the FIRST Robotics competition this year is to shoot wiffle balls.
Michigan sending the most FIRST Robotics teams in the world to championships

See the 8 Flint-area teams—and all 91 teams statewide—competing this week in the FIRST Robotics world championships.

More than 1,000 works from Genesee County children will be on display this week.
Pop-up exhibit features young Genesee County artists

The culmination of months of study and work, the show includes 1,000 creations on display this week only.

The new engineering space allows for multiple student groups to tackle projects at the same time.
Engineering at UM-Flint seeing major growth

New masters degree + new design space ... and another huge addition on the way.

George Grundy II  hosts weekly mentoring for black men at his Court Street business.
From water to wisdom: Former Flint distribution site develops into mentoring program

Man 2 Man bridges generations, provides resources, and lifts young black men to new opportunities.  

A look at the before and after of the $8.3 million renovation at Swayze Court Apartments
Before and After: $8.3-million investment transforms historic Flint building

Check out the major overhaul inside the newly reopened Swayze Court Apartments and see how they are adding to blooming Grand Traverse District Neighborhood.

University of Michigan students tour the Ferris Wheel Innovation Hub in downtown Flint as part of their research in the Social Impact Challenge
Looking for the next great innovation

UM-Flint hosts competition with cash prize for students to develop—and implement—plans to boost Flint entrepreneurship.

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