What We Do
We aim to ensure every youth in Michigan has access to career-focused education and graduates with an actionable plan for postsecondary success
What is Career-Focused Education?
It's about igniting young people's curiosity, guiding them through diverse career options, and helping them navigate their path, whether it leads to college, credential attainment, the military, an apprenticeship, or entering the workforce after graduation. This focus helps youth stay engaged in their education, enabling them to set goals for their future and pursue a fulfilling, family-sustaining career right here in Michigan.
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Our Services
Through our programs and services, we impact over 12,800 youth annually in 86 cities, through 141 programs and services with over 150 statewide partners.
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates
A classroom level, comprehensive program for youth in and out of schools, helping them identify a pathway for post-secondary success while overcoming individual barriers.
YS Select
A school-wide approach designed to assist schools in creating and sustaining an effective, multi-year career development program.
Connecting Careers to the Core
A transformative professional development designed for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices by integrating career-focused education into their curriculum.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
We create a personalized learning environment that will prepare our youth for their next step and beyond. To accomplish this, we work with each young person to create a customized approach to help them achieve their goals.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Our youth are encouraged to explore their interests through partner connections and career workshops. This exposure helps our youth dream big and achieve great things. It also provides our Employer Partners with access to work-ready, skilled talent. It’s a win-win!
COACHING & MENTORING
No matter how challenging the current circumstances are for our youth, we have a deeply engaged and heavily invested group of adults supporting them along their journey.
Digital Career Development
Youth Solutions digital supports offer support tools to streamline our program services, specifically in youth outreach and communication as well as delivery of life and career-readiness skills, through TalkingPoints and Pathful Explore. These two platforms help our program providers support youth reach their postsecondary goals.
Digital Career Development
Youth Solutions digital supports are tools to streamline our program services, specifically in youth outreach and communication as well as delivery of life and career-readiness skills, through TalkingPoints and Pathful Explore. These two platforms help our program providers support youth reach their postsecondary goals.
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Calhoun ISD17111 G-Drive N, Marshall, MI 49068 Youth Solutions Select Service locations: TBD
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Capital Area Michigan Works!2110 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48910 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Lansing School District Peckham, Inc. - Clinton County Peckham, Inc. - Eaton County Sexton High School Waverly High School
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Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation440 East Congress, Suite 400, Detroit, MI 48226 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Chandler Park Academy High School Cody High School Covenant High School East Covenant House Central Covenant House Southwest Osborn High School Pershing High School
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Direct ProgramsJobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Bangor High School Benton Harbor High School Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan Bridge Alternative High School Eau Claire High School Flint Youth Career Academy / Peckham, Inc. Hartford High School Hope Academy of West Michigan Ingham Academy / Peckham, Inc. Marquette Alger Technical Middle College Muskegon Community Education Center Muskegon High School Northview Next Career Center
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Great Lakes Bay MI Works1409 Washington St, Midland, MI 48640 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: TBD
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GST Michigan Works!711 North Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48503-1769 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Family Literacy Center Genesee ISD GST Michigan Works! Service Center Hamady High School Mott Community College Shiawassee Michigan Works! Service Center Southwestern Classical Academy Vassar High School
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Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency1819 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002 Youth Solutions Select Service locations: Comstock STEM Academy Galesburg-Augusta High School Parchment Middle School Parchment Innovation Center
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Livingston Educational Service Agency1425 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 Youth Solutions Select Service locations: Pinckney Community High School
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Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren499 Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Benton Harbor Michigan Works! Service Center Paw Paw Michigan Works! Service Center
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Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair21885 Dunham Rd #11, Clinton Twp, MI 48036 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: TBD
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Michigan Works! Southeast209 E Washington Ave, Ste 100, Jackson, MI 49201 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Hillsdale Michigan Works! Service Center Jackson Michigan Works! Service Center Lenawee Michigan Works! Service Center Livingston Michigan Works! Service Center Northwest Alternative High School Washtenaw Michigan Works! Service Center
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Michigan Works! Southwest222 South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Calhoun Michigan Works! Service Center Kalamazoo Michigan Works! Service Center Saint Joseph Michigan Works! Service Center
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Michigan Works! West Central14330 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Lake Michigan Works! Service Center Mason Michigan Works! Service Center Mecosta Michigan Works! Service Center Newaygo Michigan Works! Service Center Oceana Michigan Works! Service Center Osceola Michigan Works! Service Center
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Networks NorthwestPO Box 506, Traverse City, MI 49685 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Alanson High School Beaver Island High School Boyne City High School Boyne Falls High School Cadillac High School Cadillac Innovation High School CASMAN Academy Central Lake High School Char-Em ISD Charlevoix High School Crooked Tree High School East Jordan High School Ellsworth High School Harbor Springs High School Mackinaw Trail Middle School Northwestern Michigan College Northwest Education Services Career Tech Center Pellston High School Petoskey High School Wexford Missaukee Career Tech Center
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Northeast Consortium20709 State Street, Onaway, MI 49765 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Alpena Michigan Works! Service Center Cheboygan Michigan Works! Service Center Gaylord Michigan Works! Service Center Grayling Michigan Works! Service Center Lincoln Michigan Works! Service Center Mio Michigan Works! Service Center Onaway Michigan Works! Service Center
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Oakland County Michigan Works!2100 Pontiac Lake Rd Waterford Township, MI 48328 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Waterford Michigan Works! Service Center
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Region 7B402 N. First Street, Harrison, MI 48625 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Arenac Michigan Works! Service Center Beaverton Junior/Senior High School Clare Michigan Works! Service Center Gladwin Alternative Education Academy Gladwin High School Gladwin Michigan Works! Service Center Iosco County Michigan Works! Service Center Ogemaw Michigan Works! Service Center Ogemaw/Iosco Alternative Education Academy Oscoda Area High School Roscommon Michigan Works! Service Center
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SEMCA25363 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: ACCESS Downriver Community Conference / Southgate Michigan Works! Service Center Ecorse High School Educational Data Systems, Inc. / Livonia Michigan Works! Service Center Employment and Training Designs, Inc. / Wayne & Highland Park Michigan Works! Service Centers Hamtramck High School Monroe County ISD Youth Opportunity Program Orchard Center High School River Rouge High School
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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!2950 College Ave, Escanaba, MI 49829 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Delta County New Chance Program Delta Michigan Works! Service Center Dickinson Michigan Works! Service Center Houghton Michigan Works! Service Center Luce Michigan Works! Service Center Marquette Michigan Works! Service Center Menominee Michigan Works! Service Center Schoolcraft Michigan Works! Service Center
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West Michigan Works!316 Morris Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Program Locations: Allegan Michigan Works! Service Center Barry Michigan Works! Service Center Ionia Michigan Works! Service Center Kent Michigan Works! Service Center Montcalm Michigan Works! Service Center Muskegon Michigan Works! Service Center Ottawa Michigan Works! Service Center
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West Shore ESD2130 US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 Youth Solutions Select Service locations: Shelby Middle School Shelby High School
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Safety & Support Resources
We understand that life can present overwhelming challenges, but you are never alone. We are committed to providing a lifeline by sharing essential safety and support resources that can help you or someone you care about during difficult times.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Trained counselors are available 24/7 to provide immediate support and intervention.
OK2SAY - Michigan Student Safety Program: A student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools.
Michigan 2-1-1: A free service that connects Michigan residents with help and answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities.