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

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

Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Roger Curtis

Michigan Business Network

June 21, 2024

Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2024 - Roger Curtis

KINEXUS SEES LOWER YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKFORCE

98.3 The Coast

June 13, 2024

KINEXUS SEES LOWER YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKFORCE

JMG Specialist, Corey Sterling, receives first ever Sterling Service Award

Herald Palladium

June 1, 2024

JMG Specialist, Corey Sterling, receives first ever Sterling Service Award

Crooked Tree named state's Alternative Education School of the Year

Yahoo News

May 13, 2024

Crooked Tree named state's Alternative Education School of the Year

Kinexus sees lower youth participation in the workforce

WSJM

June 17, 2024

Scholarship Gives JMG Youth, Nevaeh Stone, Confidence to Succeed

Herald Palladium

June 12, 2024

Scholarship Gives JMG Youth, Nevaeh Stone, Confidence to Succeed

Whirlpool Celebration Dinner with Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Youth from Benton Harbor High School

Herald Palladium

May 17, 2024

Whirlpool Celebration Dinner with Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Youth from Benton Harbor High School

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Youth in Lansing Host Blood Drive

Michigan Business Network

May 10, 2024

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Youth in Lansing Host Blood Drive

KINEXUS SEES LOWER YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKFORCE

97.5 Country

June 13, 2024

Youth Employment Month highlights opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

June 3, 2024

Youth Employment Month highlights opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience

Crooked Tree named state's Alternative Education School of the Year

News-Review

May 13, 2024

31 Area ‘Jobs for Michigan Graduates’ Students Honored at Lansing Ceremony

Moody on the Market

May 1, 2024

31 Area ‘Jobs for Michigan Graduates’ Students Honored at Lansing Ceremony

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