Most everyone wants work to work. And with unemployment rising, it’s particularly important that those that seek work are well-qualified to fill open positions. That’s a part of the motivation behind Flint Innovative Solutions newly announced partnership with Delta Tire, which aims to help North Flint residents start a career in the automotive repair industry. […]
Returning home can be a bumpy process for many returning citizens. Too often times they come home to homelessness and face elevated employment, health and mental health challenges, according to M.A.D.E. Institute’s Executive Director Leon El-Alamin. Homes mean hope for many formerly incarcerated men and women “When basic needs like housing aren’t met, individuals are […]
Metro Community Development is taking steps to battle blight on Flint’s north side in a big way thanks to major support from the Consumers Energy Foundation. This week, Consumers Energy Foundation awarded Metro Community Development with a $250,000 grant to bolster Metro’s new and innovative Back @ Home program. Through this grant and other funds, […]
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lauded 41-year-old Brian Jones’ extraordinary record at the ribbon cutting of his east side 102030 clothing store last month. Jones, a paralegal who graduated summa cum laude from Oakland Community College, is well on his way toward achieving a bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University. The typically reserved business owner fought […]
As a healthcare leader and employer of more than 33,000 employees, many would assume that Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) must actively minimize, if not eliminate, risks whenever possible. Nevertheless, Robert G. Riney, president of healthcare operations and chief operating officer at HFHS, says eliminating the requirement that job applicants state whether they’ve been convicted […]
Ashnee Young will take the helm of New Evolution Educational Center (NEEC), a community agency devoted to academic improvement and support for North Flint. Young, who served eight years as NEEC’s board president, was named successor to founding executive director Joyce Piert. “My time serving our youth as NEEC’s board president has been rewarding, but […]
Local jobs are available and the Genesee Shiawassee Thumb Branch of Michigan Works! wants Flint residents to take advantage of employment opportunities. They include: Hometown Inn, G-3277 Miller Road is seeking housekeepers to fill full-time and part-time positions at a rate of $9.25 per hour. Android Industries is in need of assembler/sequencers to work second […]
They’re regarded as the most intriguing generation in decades. Throughout the country millennials have become associated with everything from entrepreneurship to advanced technical knowledge. Loosely defined as adults born after 1980, millennials are emerging as leaders and visionaries in their communities, including Flint. Mayor Karen Weaver will host a “Millennial Day” reception from 6 p.m. […]
There will be more than a half million Professional Trade career openings in Michigan between now and 2026. That’s a lot of jobs, and the catch is letting students and job seekers in Flint and elsewhere in the state easily find out about them. With that in mind the Talent and Economic Development Department of […]
The wheels on the bus lead to Flint Community Schools, but not without qualified operators. Professional drivers are needed to ensure timely and safe delivery of students. Even though classes have begun and youth are already making the transition from lazy summer mornings to early routines that include boarding coaches, slots for part-time bus operators […]