YQ Biz

Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship in Genesee County Students

YQ Biz teaches middle and high school students in Genesee County the ins and outs of creating products and services, building a business plan, marketing the business and more. Students learn how to pitch a business and how to sell a product. Shark Tank-style competitions occur throughout the program, as well as other competitions both in person and virtually. Through these competitions, students have the chance to win cash prizes and other awards.

The YouthQuest program, in partnership with Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and Youth Entrepreneurial Institute (YEI), runs through the school year and is open to all students currently in grades 6-12 in Genesee County schools.

Participants can attend in-person or online. In-person locations include: Southwestern Classical Academy; Accelerated Learning Academy; International Academy of Flint; and Holmes STEM Academy. Students do not need to attend school at these sites to participate in YQ Biz.

To register or for more information, contact YouthQuest MS/HS YQ Biz Coordinator, Jimantra Grant at (810) 600-1423 or jgrant@yquest.org.

YQ Biz Market Days

YQ Biz students are able to sell their products through an online store and through the YQ Biz Market Days held at the Flint Farmers’ Market. The Market Days allow students to sell their products and services directly to customers. During these days, students also learn other elements of business such as managing money and customer service.