A promise is a promise. So, when Mott Community College (MCC) says students who complete its new Workforce Promise program are work-ready, it means it. The Workforce Promise is a promise to both participating students and future employers that MCC students who complete the program are prepared not only academically for their careers, but that Continue Reading
It’s about so much more than doughnuts. “Carriage Town Ministries didn’t save my life, but it did give me life,” said Bruce Sowles, who was homeless before the Flint shelter took him in and helped him restart his life with a job at Blueline Donuts. Blueline Donuts is a job-training initiative of Carriage Town Ministries, Continue Reading
Aisha Harris always knew. She knew at medical school at Georgetown University. And she knew in Chicago during her medical residency. “I always planned to come home to Flint,” said Harris, now a board-certified family medicine physician. “Here, I’m surrounded by friends and family — and have the strong sense of community and an authentic Continue Reading
Greetings … I hope 2023 is off to a great start for all! This issue of AND magazine covers some important topics within business: the ongoing talent shortage and innovative ways that the need is being addressed locally; the growth of Black women-owned businesses and why it matters; the role of nonprofits in advancing the Continue Reading
So often the innerworkings of nonprofit organizations are misunderstood. Nonprofits always show up for the situation. Whether it’s raising funds for football uniforms, supporting veterans navigate homelessness, becoming a big sister for a teen or walking shelter dogs; nonprofits always make it work. We make it look effortless. Why? Because nonprofits create miracles with little. Continue Reading
On the Move features and celebrates Flint & Genesee businesses’ grand openings, staff promotions, new hires, recognition and milestones (Featured above) Quamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., 11419 S. Saginaw St. in Grand Blanc, on Nov. 1. Promotions, New Hires and Recognition Erin Mazurek Stone has been named director of business development & community engagement of The Continue Reading
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A person can only learn so much about a job opening from an online listing or during a job fair, which is why Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance and area partners recently piloted the first “Flint & Genesee Talent Tour.” The event, held in December 2022, brought together clients of St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center, Continue Reading
