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.

Benton Harbor High School JMG Students Participate in Collaborative Workshop Mentorship Program

ABC 57

December 6, 2023

Benton Harbor High School JMG Students Participate in Collaborative Workshop Mentorship Program

JMG youth from Northwestern Michigan College to Attend National Leadership Academy

NMC Communique

November 27, 2023

JMG youth from Northwestern Michigan College to Attend National Leadership Academy

Youth Solutions Welcomes Roger Curtis As New Executive Director

Michigan Business Network

October 1, 2023

Youth Solutions Welcomes Roger Curtis As New Executive Director

LYONS INDUSTRIES MAKES DONATION TO JOBS FOR MICHIGAN’S GRADUATES PROGRAM

Moody on the Market

September 19, 2023

LYONS INDUSTRIES MAKES DONATION TO JOBS FOR MICHIGAN’S GRADUATES PROGRAM

JMG Youth Leaders Meet with U.S. Rep Jack Bergman in Washington D.C.

Herald Palladium

December 6, 2023

JMG Youth Leaders Meet with U.S. Rep Jack Bergman in Washington D.C.

Benton Harbor High School JMG and Whirlpool Mentorship program

Whirlpool

November 2, 2023

Roger Curtis Brings his Brand of Experience to Youth Solutions

The Herald-Palladium

September 26, 2023

Dowagiac Company Donate $15,000 to Youth Solutions

Herald Palladium

September 19, 2023

Dowagiac Company Donate $15,000 to Youth Solutions

JMG Students selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates leadership conference

NMC Communique

November 28, 2023

JMG Students selected for Jobs for America’s Graduates leadership conference

Career Tech to Careers: Fletch’s Service Center with Petoskey JMG Grad Zane Myers

CTE News

October 13, 2023

Career Tech to Careers: Fletch’s Service Center with Petoskey JMG Grad Zane Myers

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates receives support from Lyons Industries

94.9 WSJM

September 24, 2023

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates receives support from Lyons Industries

The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program receives $15,000 donation

WSJM

September 19, 2023

The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program receives $15,000 donation

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