Intern - JMG Pathways

This is an 8 week part-time summer internship that will work up to 30 hours week. OUR ORGANIZATION: Youth Solutions, Inc. is a part of the Kinexus Group family of organizations.

Kinexus Group, recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by Nonprofit Times in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2026, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality. Youth Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing Michigan’s youth with the support and experiences that prepare them for their futures.

Youth Solutions aims to ensure every youth in Michigan has access to career-focused education. OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES: The JMG Pathways Intern supports the BCVB JMG Youth Team in delivering engaging, career-focused programming for young adults across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. This role is designed to provide emerging professionals with hands-on experience in workforce development, youth engagement, and community partnership work while helping young people build confidence, explore career pathways, and prepare for future employment and education opportunities.

Grounded in the principles of Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) and aligned with workforce development initiatives such as WIOA and Young Professionals, the intern will assist with career-readiness activities, outreach, work-experience support, and youth engagement efforts to help participants successfully navigate employment, training, and postsecondary pathways. Reporting to the Director of Integrated Youth Services and working alongside the JMG Pathways Specialists, the intern will contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that strengthen career-connected learning opportunities for youth throughout the region.