Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Learning Leadership

at General Motors Institute

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

1. Learning Leadership Marker

Inscription. General Motors Institute launched many successful automotive careers. Founded as the School of Automotive Trades in 1919, GMI became an important training organization for GM after the company acquired the school in 1926. Generations of GM engineers, managers and dealers passed through its doors. In 1998 the school was renamed Kettering University to honor Charles "Boss" Kettering, founder of General Motors Research and a supporter of cooperative education.

You Auto Know
Charles Kettering invented the electric starter for the automobile in 1911.

"The trained man wins."
-General Motors Institute slogan

Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 43° 0.805′ N, 83° 42.764′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue and North Chevrolet Avenue, on the right when traveling west on University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 University Ave, Flint MI 48504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Kettering (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sitting For 44 Days

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Body By Fisher (approx. ¼ mile away); Chevrolet Empire (approx. ¼ mile away); Flint Industry / GM Sit-Down Strike (approx. ¼ mile away); At Their Side (approx. ¼ mile away); Glenwood Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Michigan School for the Deaf / Superintendent's Cottage (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

2. Learning Leadership Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

3. Learning Leadership Marker

Inset photo (Lower right) caption: GM auto lab in 1939 taught dealership mechanics how to repair General Motors Vehicles. Photo courtesy of the Kettering University Archives, Flint.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.