Michigan Works! West Central JMG Team Members Earn Recognition

August 26, 2024

Wolgamott, Lundy Recognized For Their Efforts In Helping Area Young Adults In Program

Meet Vanessa Wolgamott and Jessica Lundy! They're rockstars and racking up awards!


Recently, Vanessa was recognized by the national Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program for her work leading our local Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) program. She received awards for meeting the six rigorous performance metrics dedicated to ensuring young adults succeed in education and employment in both the affiliate and individual categories! These awards are the most prestigious awards given to JAG affiliate programs! WAY TO GO VANESSA!!!


Jessica's totally awesome, too! Recently, she was recognized by the national Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program for her work with our local Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) program. She received the Rising Star Award for her exceptional work within the JMG program! WAY TO GO JESSICA!!!


For more information about our JMG program and how it can help jumpstart your career path, click here.

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