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.

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates students attend Legislative Day

Herald Review

May 1, 2023

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates students attend Legislative Day

Local JMG Students Recognized at Recent Career Development Conference

Cadillac News

April 28, 2023

Local JMG Students Recognized at Recent Career Development Conference

Student Talent Tour at Carmeuse

Pioneer Tribune

April 19, 2023

The Career Tech Effect: Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates

PodBean

February 17, 2023

The Career Tech Effect: Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates

Youth Solutions Hosts Annual Career Development Conference

Moody on the Market

May 1, 2023

Youth Solutions Hosts Annual Career Development Conference

Local JMG Middle College Program Wins Career Event at Career Development Conference

The Mining Journal

April 28, 2023

Local JMG Middle College Program Wins Career Event at Career Development Conference

Youth Spring Bash to have games, food, workforce information

The Harold Palladium

March 21, 2023

Youth Spring Bash to have games, food, workforce information

Hartford High School’s Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Program will be Hosting their Annual Initiation and Installation (I&I) Ceremony

Moody on the Market

February 9, 2023

Hartford High School’s Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Program will be Hosting their Annual Initiation and Installation (I&I) Ceremony

State Faces Dramatic Decline in Working Teenagers

Capital News Service

April 28, 2023

State Faces Dramatic Decline in Working Teenagers

Second Annual Experiential Learning Institute Learning Symposium May 1–4

NMC Communique Student News

April 24, 2023

Second Annual Experiential Learning Institute Learning Symposium May 1–4

Hartford Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program Hosted Largest Initiation & Installation Ceremony

Tri-City Record

March 14, 2023

Hartford Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program Hosted Largest Initiation & Installation Ceremony

Hartford Jobs For Michigan Graduates Initiation and Installation Ceremony this Week

94.9 WSJM

February 9, 2023

Hartford Jobs For Michigan Graduates Initiation and Installation Ceremony this Week

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