News from Youth Solutions

Stay connected to our programs, youth, and statewide network by reading our latest newsletter stories and blogs.

Meet our November Specialist of the Month: Sam Frizzell

Meet our Specialist of the Month winner for November, Sam Frizzell , a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) out-of-school specialist from...

Peckham Inc. Youth Officially Inducted into JMG at Inspiring Launch Celebration

On October 10, youth from Peckham, Inc’s out-of-school program, were formally inducted into the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG)...

Youth Solutions Expands Career Development Services in Saginaw County with YS Foundations Launch

On September 25, Youth Solutions proudly launched our new service line, Youth Solutions (YS) Foundations, at three schools in Saginaw...

Meet Our New Youth Solutions Team Member - Summer Tahaney, Manager of Program Success - East

I am a proud graduate of Alma College (Go Scots!), where I earned my B.A. in Psychology. I started my career in ABA therapy, working with...

Meet Our New Youth Solutions Team Member - Emma Haygood, Manager of Program Success - Berrien, Cass, Van Buren

With over 25 years of experience in the educational field, I am thrilled to join Youth Solutions, where I can continue my passion for...

Introducing New Leadership: Carson Haskin and Ayanna Mendieta to Lead Youth Advisory Council with Vision and Passion

We are excited to welcome Carson Haskin as the newly appointed President of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), and Ayanna Mendieta as...

Meet our October Specialist of the Month: Josh Todd

Meet our Specialist of the Month winner for October, Josh Todd , a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) in-school specialist from Networks...

Meet our September Specialist of the Month: Heather Bates

Meet our Specialist of the Month winner for September, Heather Bates , a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) out-of-school specialist...

Whirlpool Receives Prestigious Awards for Transformative Work with JMG Youth in Benton Harbor

Whirlpool Corporation shines with dual awards for their outstanding work with Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth in Benton Harbor.

Empowering Michigan's Youth: A Year of Remarkable Achievements and Lasting Impact

Youth Solutions is tackling Michigan's growing youth disengagement crisis with transformative results from our JMG program.

Empower, Inspire, Thrive: Uniting for Youth Success at the Youth Solutions’ Summer Summit

The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) network came together at the Youth Solutions’ Summer Summit.

Youth Advisory Council Members Shine at Annual Summer Summit

Six Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members shared their powerful Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) journeys at our Summer Summit.

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Youth Solutions in the News

Read what the media is saying about our youth and statewide programs.

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates' Success Stories from Flint Michigan- Nolan Henson and TK Thomas

Michigan Talent Talk - GST Michigan Works! podcast

May 2, 2022

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates' Success Stories from Flint Michigan- Nolan Henson and TK Thomas

CASMAN students meet legislators in Lansing

Huron Daily Tribune

March 29, 2022

CASMAN students meet legislators in Lansing

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates on Morning Blend

Fox 47 News

February 28, 2022

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates on Morning Blend

Fostering student success through mentorship

Daily Magazine

February 22, 2022

Fostering student success through mentorship

Capital Area Michigan Works! - 4/27/22

The Morning Blend

April 27, 2022

Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates Youth Discuss Program's Impact During Legislative Days

Michigan Business Network

March 17, 2022

Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates Youth Discuss Program's Impact During Legislative Days

Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement

Michigan Business Network

February 22, 2022

Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement

Officials See Chance to Train Future Workforce

Big Rapids Pioneer

February 7, 2022

Officials See Chance to Train Future Workforce

Youth showcase career skills at in-person networking event

Lansing State Journal

April 23, 2022

Youth showcase career skills at in-person networking event

Family Literacy Center students visit local lawmakers during trip to Lansing

The County Press

March 12, 2022

Family Literacy Center students visit local lawmakers during trip to Lansing

Fostering Student Success Through Mentorship

Lansing State Journal

February 22, 2022

Kimberly Bordeau on the 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School

Authority Magazine

February 1, 2022

Kimberly Bordeau on the 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School

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