Great news is worth sharing. Read more about our latest wins on behalf of the young people we serve.
BENTON HARBOR –A research study by the University of Michigan-Flint shows students who enrolled in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program have a higher graduation rate, higher weekly wages, and an increased likelihood of enrolling in college.
The JMG program was established 10 years ago to help at-risk youth graduate from high school and be prepared for the future.
BENTON HARBOR — A new study from the University of Michigan has found the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program has a major effect on the students who participate. Youth Solutions Director Kristin Harrington tells WSJM News the 10-year-old program helps young people finish high school, guides them toward post-secondary education, and teaches them soft skills for the workplace.
DETROIT — All across Michigan, families and students have celebrated high school graduation. Earning that high school diploma is a building block to higher education, apprenticeships, a job or military service. We have all seen the statistics in the difference in earnings and the social outcomes of completing high school.
Why then, do some students decide to drop out? As an educator with nearly 30 years experience I have found that the most common reason is that students don’t understand the “why” of school. Why do I have to learn this? When will I ever use this subject in real life? How does school connect to what I might want to do?
When these questions get answered, the magic happens. This year our district partnered with a program called Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates, administered in partnership by Southeast Michigan Community Alliance and Youth Solutions, Inc, a statewide non-profit focused on ensuring Michigan’s young people win in education, employment, and as citizens.
Congratulations to Katie, a JMG student and inspiration to others, especially young women interested in professional trades. Katie is #GoingPROinMI and hopes other young women feel confident to follow in her footsteps.
Also, shout out to her specialist Meagan Staton on preparing her for success through the Michigan Works! business is UP JMG program.
Katie is #WinningInEducation and #WinningInEmployment with #teamJMG and Michigan Talent Investment Agency!
Check out her full story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWe-fJlp1p4&feature=youtu.beyoutube.com
Thank you to all of our Michigan Works! Association partners! #Collaboration - with Kinexus, GST Michigan Works, West Michigan Works, Networks Northwest, Michigan Works Southeast, Michigan Works! business is UP, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Michigan Works Southwest, SEMCA, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, and Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium
Check out our Jobs for Michigan's Graduates from Marquette Alger Technical Middle College in their first day at the NMU School of Nursing! These young ladies are beginning training to be Licensed Practical Nurses. Thank you to the phenomenal faculty for providing exceptional support and making these future #healthcareleaders feel right at home. And, shout out to their specialist Meagan Staton on preparing them for success! #GoingPROinMI #WinningInEducation #teamJMGWhat a fantastic welcome from the NMU School of Nursing for the 1st EVER MATMC Licensed Practical Nursing students, Rachel Hahn, Ketlove Gray, and Loryn Burnette!! Every student can succeed with this level of faculty support! Thank you Jaime Lyn Crabb and Kristi Robinia for all you've done to not only make this opportunity happen, but ensure our students are supported throughout! Northern Michigan University Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Brian Sarvello #ShareNMU #GoingPROinMI #JMG #WinningInEducation
