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Success Stories

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


Meet Carson Haskin
Before joining the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program , Carson, the youngest in his cohort, struggled to find direction, battled...


Meet Dalton Kauska
Despite feeling disconnected and lacking marketable skills and work experience, Dalton was a natural leader with a desire to succeed. His...


Meet Gabe Janke
Before joining the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program, Gabe Janke had no experience in construction or demolition. Having spent...

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....
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