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.

Michigan Auto Club Group Works to Help Area Youth Wherever they Need it

Detroit Free Press

August 21, 2023

Michigan Auto Club Group Works to Help Area Youth Wherever they Need it

Several Northwest Michigan Works! JMG Program Staff Members Recognized for their Work with Area Youth

Traverse City Record-Eagle

August 9, 2023

Several Northwest Michigan Works! JMG Program Staff Members Recognized for their Work with Area Youth

Michigan Works! West Central 20 Under 30 - June 2023

Pioneer

June 14, 2023

Michigan Works! West Central 20 Under 30 - June 2023

State Rep. Joey Andrews Visits Bridge Academy

Benton Michigan Spirit

June 2, 2023

State Rep. Joey Andrews Visits Bridge Academy

Attorney General Nessel Applauds JMG Rehabilitation Program During Visit to Delta County Sheriff’s Department

Radio Results Network

August 18, 2023

Attorney General Nessel Applauds JMG Rehabilitation Program During Visit to Delta County Sheriff’s Department

JMG Youth gets Hands-on Tour at LCC

WILX10

July 20, 2023

LEO | Michigan Employers Encouraged To Offer Opportunities During Youth Employment Month

Michigan Business Network

June 8, 2023

LEO | Michigan Employers Encouraged To Offer Opportunities During Youth Employment Month

OPINION: Michigan’s youth need Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates

Midland Daily News

June 2, 2023

OPINION: Michigan’s youth need Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates

JMG youth Participates in Detroit's Summer Jobs Program that Employs Youth

CBS Detroit

August 10, 2023

JMG youth Participates in Detroit's Summer Jobs Program that Employs Youth

JMG Program Coming to Jail will Educate, Rehabilitate

Daily Press

July 1, 2023

JMG Program Coming to Jail will Educate, Rehabilitate

Michigan Employers Encouraged to Offer Opportunities During Youth Employment Month

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

June 5, 2023

Michigan Employers Encouraged to Offer Opportunities During Youth Employment Month

Bridge Academy Welcomes Joey Andrews to Talk Public Service with JMG Youth

Moody on the Market

May 23, 2023

Bridge Academy Welcomes Joey Andrews to Talk Public Service with JMG Youth

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