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.

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Michigan offering Jobs for America's Graduates programming; first in the nation

ABC57

February 7, 2024

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Michigan offering Jobs for America's Graduates programming; first in the nation

North Ed Career Tech Center gets Awarded for Supporting the Regional JMG program

Traverse City Record Eagle

January 27, 2024

North Ed Career Tech Center gets Awarded for Supporting the Regional JMG program

Jason Ash, Jobs for Michigan's Graduates alumnus, named Michigan Works! Alumni of the Year for Gladwin County

Gladwin County Record

December 26, 2023

Jason Ash, Jobs for Michigan's Graduates alumnus, named Michigan Works! Alumni of the Year for Gladwin County

Benton Harbor JMG Students Learn from Mentors at Whirlpool Tech Center

94.9 WSJM

December 7, 2023

Benton Harbor JMG Students Learn from Mentors at Whirlpool Tech Center

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates celebrates first launch with Boys & Girls Club

The Herald Palladium

February 7, 2024

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates celebrates first launch with Boys & Girls Club

Riley Brown and Carson Haskin, two Jobs for Michigan's Graduates youth, Share their Experiences in the JMG Program

910 News

January 25, 2024

Riley Brown and Carson Haskin, two Jobs for Michigan's Graduates youth, Share their Experiences in the JMG Program

North Ed Honors Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Students

Traverse City Record-Eagle

December 15, 2023

North Ed Honors Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Students

Benton Harbor High School's Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Youth Visit Whirlpool Corporation for Mentorship Program Event

Herald Palladium

December 7, 2023

Benton Harbor High School's Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Youth Visit Whirlpool Corporation for Mentorship Program Event

NorthEd Career Tech Receives 2024 Excellence in Practice Awards for Evidence-Based Reporting and supporting the JMG Program

Yahoo News

January 30, 2024

NorthEd Career Tech Receives 2024 Excellence in Practice Awards for Evidence-Based Reporting and supporting the JMG Program

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Recognized for Involvement in the Program

Cadillac News

December 27, 2023

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Students Recognized for Involvement in the Program

LEARNING WHAT WORK IS LIKE: North Ed honors 'Jobs for Michigan's Graduates' students

Yahoo News

December 15, 2023

LEARNING WHAT WORK IS LIKE: North Ed honors 'Jobs for Michigan's Graduates' students

JMG Program at Benton Harbor HS & Whirlpool Team up for Mentorship Program

Moody on the Market

December 7, 2023

JMG Program at Benton Harbor HS & Whirlpool Team up for Mentorship Program

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