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Success Stories
In celebration of youth success! Read their stories; learn what they've overcome and what they've accomplished!
Finding Direction & Clarity: Kamryn Kyles' JMG Journey
Watch Kamryn's inspiring testimonial here . From distracted beginnings to first-place finishes, Kamryn Kyles' story is a powerful...
Riley Brown Shines on the National Stage at JAG Conference
Riley Brown, President-Elect of the Youth Solutions Youth Advisory Council (YAC)  and a dedicated member of the Jobs for Michigan’s...
Celebrating Our 2025 YAC Scholarship Winner: Annabelle Leathorn
We’re excited to announce that Annabelle Leathorn has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)...
Meet Christian Dunn, Notable Alumni of the Year from Flint Genesee Job Corps, a program of GST Michigan Works!
Christian joined the Jobs for Michigan’s (JMG) program in 2019 as a student at the Flint - Genesee Job Corps campus. Facing challenges...
Meet Shunya Caughn, Youth of the Year from Benton Harbor High School, a Program of Youth Solutions
Shunya Caughn faced the heartbreaking loss of her father during her sophomore year of high school, leaving her without parental support...
Meet Jeremiah Smith, Youth of the Year from Capital Area Michigan Works! Clinton County Service Center
Jeremiah’s life took a significant turn when he arrived at the Clinton County Michigan Works! Service Center and connected with Jobs for...
Meet MD Kolil, JMG Alumni of the Year from Pershing High School, a Program of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
As a first-generation American and one of the only Bengali students at Pershing High School, MD struggled with building relationships and...
Meet Paige Buning, Exemplary Youth of the Year from Escanaba Student Success Center, a Program of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
Paige Buning, a senior at Escanaba Student Success Center, faced many challenges when she started her senior year. Struggling with...
Meet Shania Riley, Exemplary Youth of the Year from Michigan Works! Southeast Jackson Service Center
After graduating from high school, Shania Riley found herself without clear direction and struggling to find her place in the world....
Meet LaQuesha Chambers, Exemplary Youth of the Year from Southwestern Classical Academy, a Program of GST Michigan Works!
LaQuesha Chambers, a senior at Southwestern Classical Academy, has transformed her high school experience with the support of Jobs for...
Meet Dion Jones, Exemplary Youth of the Year from Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Saginaw Service Center
Dion Jones moved to Saginaw from Maryland after high school, hoping for a fresh start. Without a support system in place, he found...
Meet Adhm Alsoufi, Exemplary Youth of the Year from Cody High School, a Program of Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
When Adhm Alsoufi moved from New York to Detroit just a few years ago, he faced the challenge of adjusting to a new environment while...
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