Youth Solutions, Inc.

🎥 Relive the Impact! 🎥 The first-ever YS Foundations Convening brought together passionate educators and leaders dedicated to fostering career-focused education in Michigan. From powerful success stories to expert insights, this event was all about collaboration, innovation, and student success! Check out the recap video and see how YS Foundations is equipping educators with the tools to prepare students for successful futures! 🔗 Learn more about YS Foundations: https://bit.ly/3ZNWRc2 #CareerDevelopment #YSFoundations #EducationMatters #FutureReady #MichiganSchools

🌟 Meet Our April Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Specialist of the Month: Daynan Brown! 🌟 From saving lives as a first responder to changing lives as a JMG specialist, Daynan Brown is a fierce advocate for Michigan’s youth. At Capital Area Michigan Works!, she helps students overcome barriers, believe in themselves, and build a brighter future. Her passion for mentorship and mental health support is making a lasting impact—helping students find confidence, purpose, and a path forward. Daynan’s dedication is inspiring—read her full story here: https://bit.ly/3RtUgP4 #SpecialistOfTheMonth #TeamJMG #MentorshipMatters #EmpoweringYouth

⭐ Youth Event Sponsorship Opportunity - May 1st ⭐ Empower Michigan’s future workforce and join us for the first-ever Career Development Conference (CDC) Pathways Fair! We’re inviting employers, community organizations, and educators to connect with youth across the state who are eager to explore career pathways. By reserving your space by April 11, 2025, you'll help bridge the gap between education and employment, empowering Michigan’s youth with the tools they need for a successful future. 📢 Get involved today! 🔗 Sponsorship details: https://bit.ly/4j4VfRA ✍️ Reserve your space: https://bit.ly/3FTEJFH #CareerDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #MichiganYouth #WorkforceDevelopment

One of the standout moments at the YS Foundations Convening was the insightful panel discussion led by Billy Bosquez, School Success Manager at Youth Solutions. Four YS Foundations partners shared how the service has helped them enhance direct student services aligned with the Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) in their districts. 👏 A huge thank you to our panelists for their expertise and dedication! 🎙️ Charlie Mollett – School Counselor, Shelby High School 🎙️ Bethany Stanton – School Counselor, Galesburg-Augusta High School 🎙️ Crystal Fuller – Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Parchment High School 🎙️ Jason Luke – Director of Career Awareness & Exploration, Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Together, we’re working to ensure every youth in Michigan has access to career-focused education, empowering them with the tools and guidance to explore meaningful career paths! Learn more about the event, here: https://bit.ly/4j3psAM #CareerReadiness #EducationMatters #FutureReady #MichiganSchools #CareerDevelopment

🌟Last Chance to Make an Impact - Be a Volunteer Judge! 🌟 We still need volunteers for the 15th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC)! As a volunteer, you'll watch Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) youth shine in competitions like Product Design, Prep to Impress, and Communicate to Create. 💡 No experience needed - just a passion for empowering future leaders! 📅 Sign up by March 28, 2025: https://bit.ly/42dopHI Learn more about the competitive events, here: https://bit.ly/3tbgryn #Volunteer #CareerDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #WorkforceDevelopment

👏 Shaping the Future of Career Readiness! 👏 A special thank you to Dorthy Switalski, Education Consultant from the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career & Technical Education, for joining us at the YS Foundations Convening and sharing valuable updates on the Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) relaunch. We’re proud that Youth Solutions played a key role in shaping Michigan’s approach to career readiness, ensuring students have the guidance and resources they need to build successful futures! Explore the MCDM, here: https://bit.ly/4ccqUOT #CareerReadiness #EducationMatters #FutureReady #MichiganSchools #CareerDevelopment

"Kids can't be what they can't see." 🎓 Roger Curtis shares how Youth Solutions, Inc. makes career exploration possible for Michigan youth on WPHM Radio. 🎙️ Hear the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gQiKj-8v.

🚀 Advancing Career Development in Michigan! 🚀 On March 12, Youth Solutions hosted the inaugural YS Foundations Convening, bringing together 50+ educators, school leaders, and career development champions to collaborate on strengthening career development in schools. Led by Gretchen Panicucci, Lead Consultant of the YS Foundations service, the event showcased expert insights on how YS Foundations is supporting educators in the establishment of comprehensive career development programming that prepares students for successful futures. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✅ Career development should be intentional, not just a series of one-off activities ✅ Giving educators time and structured support leads to real impact ✅ Collaboration is key to transforming career-focused education 👏 A huge thank you to Strada Education Foundation for making this event possible! 📖 Read the full recap and discover how YS Foundations is shaping the future of career education: https://bit.ly/4j3psAM #CareerReadiness #EducationMatters #FutureReady #MichiganSchools #CareerDevelopment

🏀📚 Bringing Real-World Learning to the Classroom – March Madness Style! 📚🏀 In honor of March Madness, our team members Alexandra Packer, Donna Rummel, Gretchen Panicucci, and Emma Haygood suited up as referees to deliver our largest Connecting Careers to the Core (CCC) professional development yet at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek!🏆 With more than 60 educators in attendance, this in-depth training provided strategies to integrate real-world relevance into lessons, helping students see the direct connection between academics and their future careers. Want to bring this game-changing professional development to your school? Learn more here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3yUq4GN #ConnectingCareers #EducationMatters #RealWorldLearning #MarchMadness #CareerDevelopment

Emma Haygood truly embodies Youth Solutions' values, especially being #Inspirational. We're so grateful to have her on our team!