Career Development Conference Honors YAC Scholarship and Notable Alumni Award Winners
At our 13th annual Career Development Conference this year, we had the privilege of presenting several new awards, including the...
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Success Stories
In celebration of youth success! Read their stories; learn what they've overcome and what they've accomplished!
2023 Exemplary Youth of the Year
Serving over 5,000 young people annually, there are many outstanding youth that deserve recognition. In addition to our Youth of the Year...
Saylar Busher: Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan - Alumni of the Year
Saylar enrolled in the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program seeking academic assistance and credit recovery. Once in the program,...
Lailah Smith: Downriver Community Conference, SEMCA - Youth of the Year
Lailah Smith, an impressive and resilient individual, has embarked on a journey of balancing her education, training, community service,...
Brooke Modro: Hartford High School - Youth of the Year
Brooke Modro is an active and dedicated member of Hartford High School's Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Career Association, a...
Meet Kyanna Bibbs
JMG Alumna from GST Michigan Works!
Spotlight on Avary Wilson: Celebrating National Welding Month with JMG’s Rising Star in Welding
In honor of National Welding Month, we are excited to spotlight Avary Wilson, one of our very own Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG)...
Meet Damien Benham
JMG youth from Cadillac High School
Meet Adam, August, Cole, and Carter: the Four Incredible Youth who attended Legislative Day 2023
The Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) program has been instrumental in equipping young people with the skills to overcome barriers and...
JMG Graduating Senior, Madison Collins, Inspiring Youth and Leading by Example
Madison (Maddie) Collins, a senior at Benton Harbor High School, is inspiring other youth by demonstrating anything can be 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...
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