News from Youth Solutions

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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

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Family Literacy Center Hires an Additional JMG Specialist

The County Press

January 26, 2022

Family Literacy Center Hires an Additional JMG Specialist

State Rep Joe Tate Receives National Award for Supporting Jobs for Michigan's Graduates

Michigan Business Network

December 22, 2021

State Rep Joe Tate Receives National Award for Supporting Jobs for Michigan's Graduates

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Debuts at NMC

The Ticker

November 19, 2021

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Debuts at NMC

Mollie Waller makes connections as Youth Solutions executive director

Herald Palladium

October 11, 2021

Mollie Waller makes connections as Youth Solutions executive director

Career Confident YOUth - Got Something to Say

94.9 WSJM

January 24, 2022

Career Confident YOUth - Got Something to Say

The Fierce One - JMG Alumna Kalysta Sormunen

ABC News 10

November 29, 2021

The Fierce One - JMG Alumna Kalysta Sormunen

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates students take part in leadership day at Camp Daggett

Petoskey News Review

November 14, 2021

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates students take part in leadership day at Camp Daggett

New Leader Announced For Youth Solutions

WSJM

September 20, 2021

New Leader Announced For Youth Solutions

MARESA Students Officially Certified as Teen Mental Health First Aid Helpers

WLUC-TV6

January 13, 2022

MARESA Students Officially Certified as Teen Mental Health First Aid Helpers

JMG Program Debuts at Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City Record Eagle

November 24, 2021

JMG Program Debuts at Northwestern Michigan College

Women can be the answer to the welding industry’s labor shortage

Lansing State Journal

October 11, 2021

Women can be the answer to the welding industry’s labor shortage

New Director Named For Youth Solutions

Moody on the Market

September 20, 2021

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