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April 30, 2026
The Career Development Conference (CDC) is Youth Solutions’ annual event where youth have the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the year in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program. This event highlights workplace skills and knowledge, such as creative problem solving, interview skills, and career preparation. Career-based competitions provide students real-world practice for future employment opportunities while volunteer judges evaluate and offer feedback to our future leaders. Moreover, inspirational speeches and student recognition allow our young people to envision and aspire towards their future careers.
Thank You to Our Volunteers!
We couldn’t put this event on without you. Your time, expertise, and support as Guest Judges made a meaningful impact on our participants and helped bring this experience to life.
Thank you for inspiring and supporting Michigan’s next generation of leaders!
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See Highlights from 2026!
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Congratulations 2026 Youth of the Year
Alumni of the Year
Northwestern Michigan College & Northwest Education Services Career Tech, programs of Networks Northwest
Youth of the Year
Everett High School, a program of Capital Area Michigan Works!
2026 Notable Alumni of the Year Winner
Notable Alumni of the Year
Lansing American Job Center, a program of Capital Area Michigan Works!
2026 First Place
JMG Spotlight Video
Congratulations to our 2026 JMG Spotlight winners! Their passion for JMG truly showed through their talent and creativity. Watch the 1st place video submitted by our youth from Family Literacy Center 2, a program of GST Michigan Works!
2025 Competitive Event Winners
Sterling Service Award!
Congratulations Charron Basey
and thank you for your service to youth
The Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Sterling Service Award is reserved for specialists whose unwavering dedication leaves a lasting mark on the lives of young people. This year, that honor was proudly awarded to Charron Basey—a JMG specialist whose decade of service has transformed countless futures through authenticity, resilience, and an unshakable commitment to youth success. For 10 years, Charron has served as a JMG specialist at Lansing Area School District, a program of Capital Area Michigan Works!, building a reputation not only for excellence, but for impact that extends far beyond the classroom.
JMG Specialist
Lansing Area School District, a program of Capital Area Michigan Works!