A Voice for Michigan’s Youth: Riley Brown Earns Top JMG Alumni Honor

Out of more than 33,000 alumni across the state, Riley Brown, a participant in Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG), a program of Networks Northwest, has been named the 2026 JMG Alumni of the Year by Youth Solutions—an honor reserved for a student whose journey reflects resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of opportunity.  Riley will be formally recognized at the Career Development Conference (CDC) on Thursday, April 30th in Saginaw.  Riley’s story is one of growth, courage, and discovery.