Youth Solutions Foundations
Youth Solutions Foundations (formerly known as YS Select) is a service designed to help schools build sustainable, multi-year career development programs.
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Youth Solutions Foundations provides expert consultation, systematic program development, and accountability. Schools receive guidance and resources to establish impactful career development programs that equip students with essential skills for informed decision-making and success beyond high school.
Support with implementation of the Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM)
Robust needs assessment and data analysis
Professional development, consultation, and coaching
The creation of a comprehensive career development program handbook
A continuous improvement process aligned to Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP)
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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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YS Foundations has allowed our districts a facilitated process of analyzing our collective school and community efforts around career exploration. Intentionality and strategic direction provided by working with Youth Solutions will allow enhanced connection between school and community, in turn providing students with more opportunities to explore and experience career possibilities as they navigate towards a bright future.
Alyssa Merten
Coordinator
Oceana College Access Network
CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION
Career-focused education isn't just about preparing youth for immediate employment after high school. It's about igniting their 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.
