News from Youth Solutions

Stay connected to our programs, youth, and statewide network by reading our latest newsletter stories and blogs.

Part 2 of a 5 Part Series: Mental Health and the Impact on Education and our Workforce

Depression and anxiety can be difficult to identify, and in teens and young adults it is challenging to separate some of the symptoms--...

Irais Cortez - Hartford High School -Youth of the Year

Irais has been an active member of the JMG program since her sophomore year of high school, serving as Treasurer, and this year, as...

Samantha Finch - Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College - Youth of the Year

From day one, Samantha (Sam) has been an engaged learner, taking to heart her Jobs for Michigan's Graduates “WHY” - to be college,...

Delann Pillivant- Pershing High School - Alumna of the Year

Delann has consistently shown herself to be someone who cares deeply about others and strives to help others achieve success. While...

2022 Exemplary Youth of the Year

This year we received 13 Youth of the Year nominations and every one of these young adults embodies the Youth Solutions values of...

Youth Visualize Their Potential at In-person Career Development Conference

On April 29, Youth Solutions hosted the 12th annual Career Development Conference (CDC) in person at the Lansing Center, welcoming 124...

Youth Inspired by Dr. Joe Johnson’s Keynote Speech at CDC

Dr. Joe Johnson, International Speaker and Peak Performance Coach Dr. Joe Johnson (Dr. Joe) was high energy when he entered the stage. He...

JMG Alumni Give Back as Volunteers at CDC

For the first time ever, JMG alumni volunteered at the CDC! As a part of the Alumni Network, these seven young people came to Lansing to...

New Youth Solutions Social Media Pages, Follow Us!

Youth Solutions is growing, and so are the many ways we are impacting Michigan's youth. Our social media properties will now reflect our...

Thank You CDC Volunteers and Sponsors!

This year’s IN PERSON 12th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC) was an enormous success, thanks in part to our volunteers and...

We Love Our JMG Specialists

May 2-7 was Teacher Appreciation Week. Even though the week is over, we want everyone to know how much we love and appreciate our amazing...

Meet JMG Specialist Kim Benz

Kim has been a JMG specialist with Cadillac Innovation and Cadillac High Schools for one year. She works with youth to prepare them for...

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Youth Solutions in the News

Read what the media is saying about our youth and statewide programs.

Solutions for Graduates to Help them Navigate the Workforce

WILX 10

May 17, 2022

Solutions for Graduates to Help them Navigate the Workforce

Benton Harbor Students Take in Whirlpool Mentoring Event

The Herald-Palladium

May 4, 2022

Benton Harbor Students Take in Whirlpool Mentoring Event

Youth showcase career skills at in-person networking event

Lansing State Journal

April 23, 2022

Youth showcase career skills at in-person networking event

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates on Morning Blend

Fox 47 News

February 28, 2022

Jobs for Michigan's Graduates on Morning Blend

Youth Visualize Their Potential At In-Person Event And Awards Ceremony

Michigan Business Network

May 10, 2022

Youth Visualize Their Potential At In-Person Event And Awards Ceremony

Davis named CASMAN Student of the Month

Manistee News Advocate

May 3, 2022

CASMAN students meet legislators in Lansing

Huron Daily Tribune

March 29, 2022

CASMAN students meet legislators in Lansing

Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement

Michigan Business Network

February 22, 2022

Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement

CASMAN Student Wins Award at Career Development Conference

Manistee News Advocate

May 10, 2022

CASMAN Student Wins Award at Career Development Conference

Capital Area Michigan Works! - 4/27/22

The Morning Blend

April 27, 2022

Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates Youth Discuss Program's Impact During Legislative Days

Michigan Business Network

March 17, 2022

Jobs For Michigan’s Graduates Youth Discuss Program's Impact During Legislative Days

Fostering Student Success Through Mentorship

Lansing State Journal

February 22, 2022

Fostering Student Success Through Mentorship

For media inquiries:

Contact Hope Roberts at robertsh@ouryouthsolutions.org

News from Youth Solutions

Part 2 of a 5 Part Series: Mental Health and the Impact on Education and our Workforce

Irais Cortez - Hartford High School -Youth of the Year

Samantha Finch - Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College - Youth of the Year

Delann Pillivant- Pershing High School - Alumna of the Year

2022 Exemplary Youth of the Year

Youth Visualize Their Potential at In-person Career Development Conference

Youth Inspired by Dr. Joe Johnson’s Keynote Speech at CDC

JMG Alumni Give Back as Volunteers at CDC

New Youth Solutions Social Media Pages, Follow Us!

Thank You CDC Volunteers and Sponsors!

We Love Our JMG Specialists

Meet JMG Specialist Kim Benz

Youth Solutions in the News

A Future Beyond Imagination

The Connection