CADILLAC â Last week, Cadillac eighth graders were the first in the state to start a program designed to help them transition from junior high to high school and beyond.
The Cadillac students started the Jobs for Michigan s Graduates Middle School program as part of a partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!. Although the program is starting with eighth-graders, it is designed to assist students in grades 6-8 to develop leadership skills that will help with upcoming life transitions.
Career specialists provide counseling, skill development, advocacy, career association and experiential learning opportunities that will improve student academic performance, school behavior, attendance, confidence, participation and self-esteem. Cadillac Junior High School Principal Michael Outman said the program started on Jan. 27 and Cheryl Miller is the career specialist coming to the school once a week.