Success Stories

In celebration of youth success! Read their stories; learn what they've overcome and what they've accomplished!

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...

Mentors that Change Lives

Jen Hoffmeyer is a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) specialist at the Livingston Service Center. As a specialist, Jen has firsthand...

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.

Youth of the Year, RJ Hudson, Overcoming Barriers and Accomplishing Goals

Meet RJ Hudson, Youth of the Year from GST Michigan Works!, Family Literacy Center. RJ's life took a significant turn when he arrived at...

August Doerr, From Quiet Determination to Alumni of the Year

When August Doerr joined the Lansing School District GED program at 16, her specialist immediately saw a unique spark in her quiet, shy...

Youth of the Year, Sawyer Keene, Leading with Vision, Dedication, and Compassion

Meet Sawyer Keene, Youth of the Year from Cadillac High School, Networks Northwest. Sawyer Keene’s journey from a dedicated student to a...

Celebrating Our 2024 YAC Scholarship Winners: Harmony Bennet and Maggie Sandoval

At the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) 14th annual Career Development Conference, we had the privilege of presenting two $500 Youth...

Nevaeh Stone, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Youth from Benton Harbor High School, Awarded $30,000 Whirlpool Foundation Scholarship

JMG youth, Nevaeh Stone, awarded $30,000 Whirlpool Scholarship.

From Shy Teen to Scholar: August's Inspiring Journey with JMG

August's journey with JMG began at the Lansing School District GED program through Capital Area Michigan Works! when she was just 16....

Meet Carson Haskin: Overcoming Challenges to Emerge as a Leader in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Program

Carson Haskin, a remarkable Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth from Northwest Education Services Career Tech Center, stands as a...

Cameron Pletzke: From Barriers to Published Author

Cameron Pletzke, a talented Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth from Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium, is a true success story....

Meet Kaylnn Pannyasee

JMG youth from Ottawa Michigan Works! Service Center