Jobs for Michigan's Graduates
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates is the leading program of Youth Solutions, Inc., a premiere youth opportunity organization on a mission to equip young people with the skills to overcome barriers and win in education, employment, and as citizens. Youth Solutions is the state-based affiliate of the national Jobs for America's Graduates organization (jag.org), one of the largest and most successful school-to-work systems in the United States. The JMG model consists of a comprehensive set of services designed to help young people achieve education and career goals. Northwest Michigan Works! coordinates JMG programs at the Casman Academy in Manistee, the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, the Traverse Bay Area ISD Career-Tech Center, the Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Center, and Out of School programs in Kalkaska and Manistee.
"JMG connected me with industries involving my future career, which served as a huge stepping stone for bigger and better opportunities. Thanks again for all your help and support!" Ryan LaVanway, JMG Student, Char-Em ISD
"I am very happy I was able to work and get paid at my high school cafeteria because of JMG. I love my job!" Shelby Wilson, JMG Student, Wexford-Missaukee CTC
"Without the help of the JMG program, I would have never had the chance to get the welding experience so early on in my life. Getting a job doing what I like so much would never have happened without the help of JMG." Jared Piechan, JMG Student, Char-Em ISD
“JMG helped me get paid to learn while in school, in a real shop. This gave me an edge, and helped expand my knowledge to give me a better jumpstart into my career.” Dalton Bouschor, JMG Student, TBA Career Tech Center.
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates Contact Information in Northwest Michigan
Char-Em ISD
Shawn Lanter
shawn.lanter@networksnorthwest.org
Kalkaska
James Scarbrough
james.scarbrough@networksnorthwest.org
Manistee
Shelly Harwell
shelly.harwell@networksnorthwest.org
Traverse Bay Area ISD
Lisa Baldyga
lisa.baldyga@networksnorthwest.org
Wexford-Missaukee ISD
LeAnne Bush
leanne.bush@networksnorthwest.org
Jobs for Michigan's Graduates State Website
Northwest Michigan Works! is Supported by the State of Michigan and is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.
Testimonial
Northwest Michigan Works! is an essential resource for employers and job seekers in the Northern Michigan area.
Kathy Stuart, Michigan Rubber Products Human Resource Manager