Success Stories

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

Meet Jakya Smith

JMG Alumna of 2021 at Pershing High School What’re you doing now? Did you go to college, a trade school, or into the military? If so,...

JMG Alumnus and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member Inspires Youth through his JMG Journey

From a young age, Mani Mesh struggled to find the self confidence and leadership skills he needed to be successful. When he first entered...

JMG Opens the Door to New Experiences for Kayla

Do you remember the rush of excitement when you flew on an airplane for the first time and that plane ride took you farther from home...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Sereta Fager

JMG Youth from Northwestern Michigan College Where do you currently live in? Traverse City Are you currently employed? If so, where? I...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Eliana Reid

JMG Youth from Northwest Ed Career Tech Center Where do you currently live in? Suttons Bay Are you currently employed? If so, where? I...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Kayla Wittkop

JMG Youth from Northwestern Michigan College Where do you currently live in? Traverse City Are you currently employed? If so, where? I...

Meet our New YAC Chairperson - Nolan Henson

We are excited to introduce our newly appointed Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Chairperson: Nolan Henson! The YAC is a group of emerging...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Natasha Terrell

JMG Alumna from Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! Where do you currently live in? Tyler, Texas Are you currently employed? If so, where? I...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Chairperson - Nolan Henson

JMG Alumnus from Southwestern Classical Academy What part of the state do you currently live in? Flint, Michigan Are you currently...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Mani Mesh

JMG Alumnus from Windover High School What part of the state do you currently live in? Midland, Michigan Are you currently employed? If...

Get to Know Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Member - Christian Dunn

JMG Alumnus from GST Michigan Works! What part of the state do you currently live in? Flint, Michigan Are you currently enrolled in...

Meet Selena Quintero

JMG youth from Wexford-Missaukee ISD Career Tech Center What is your favorite memory from your time in JMG? My favorite memory from my...

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