The Consumers Energy Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to Youth Solutions to provide skills development to expand its Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Postsecondary and Career Pathways Accelerator initiative to nearly 8,000 students across the Lower Peninsula.
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Take first step to energize the rest of your life during Careers in Energy Week
Oct. 19-23 is Careers in Energy Week to promote awareness about growing opportunities within the energy and utilities industries. This event helps feed the industry’s talent pipeline and lets students know the demand for their talent and skills in energy continues to grow.
JMG Student of the Year starts second year at SMC
Mia Clay, who is registered to vote in her first presidential election, told legislators, “JMG changed my life. Like a lot of kids, I was told I would not amount to much. JMG showed me a different path, how employability skills mattered — things like communication, teamwork, showing up on time, critical thinking. Many students at my school have barriers to overcome, like poverty, growing up in foster care, crime, drug abuse. Our JMG team is there to help us not only overcome barriers, but succeed in school, employment and life.”
The 2nd Annual Governor's FAFSA Challenge was announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in partnership with Michigan College Access Network. In this short video www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ4RoV5jqFM learn the importance of completing the FAFSA. Rise to the challenge! Encourage youth to complete the FAFSA!
Gov. Whitmer announces the 2021 Governor's FAFSA Challenge
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Michigan College Access Network is partnering with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the second annual Governor’s FAFSA Challenge. The Free Applic...
We are honored that Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist will be co-moderating our first Coffee with a Purpose of the new year. JMG panelists will share their perspectives on relevant social and political topics, noting the power of youth leadership and civic engagement in promoting change. Don’t miss this important and timely conversation, register here us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5316104746089/WN_Al1c_NmFTVSq4yO8CHUoUQ
February is Careers in Public Service Month which is dedicated to providing opportunities for youth to learn about career paths in the public sector. Join us for the Legislative welcome event with special guests Senator Bumstead and Senator Stamas. Register here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsfumppzIuGNYmtVuI6Qb4gkxyJ1s6B-yz