Whirlpool Corporation Partners with Mosaic

What:

Whirlpool Corporation will partner with Mosaic CCDA to create a hands-on career exploration experience for Benton Harbor High School's Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) youth. This event is one of several planned as part of the 2024/2025 Whirlpool Mentorship Program. During this experience, JMG students will collaborate with Whirlpool mentors, Mosaic staff and volunteers to learn skills including project management, retail merchandising, selling, customer service, and more. The program has served 100+ JMG students from Benton Harbor High School over four consecutive years. 

Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates, the premier program of Youth Solutions, is a comprehensive program for youth in and out of schools, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to make educated decisions about their futures, all while helping them overcome individual barriers.

Mosaic CCDA is a Benton Harbor based non-profit dedicated to creating lasting change through job training, entrepreneur development and helping community members meet their basic needs. Their programs and partnerships include Mosaic Resale, Career Pathway Institute, Emerge Innovation Hub, Wonderland Toy Store, Court Referral Services and 100 Women Strong. Mosaic is an important site for community members to obtain (free) fresh, healthy food via Whirlpool’s Feel Good Fridge program.   

Who:

Youth Solutions, Inc. team members and 40+ JMG youth led by Corey Sterling, JMG Specialist at Benton Harbor High School (staff delivering the services)

Whirlpool Corporation mentors

Mosaic staff and volunteers

Spokespeople for this event: Angie Seger (Whirlpool) and Kyle Trewhella (Whirlpool’s Feel Good Fridge program) and Angel Crayton (Mosaic)

Why:

This mentorship program plays a vital role in preparing youth for future opportunities and success through personalized, year-round mentoring. This event creates a unique opportunity for participating youth to understand the importance of community partnerships, volunteerism and gain real life job experience they can use as a resume builder. The primary objective is to drive awareness of Mosaic as a resource for learning the soft skills and trades necessary to enter the workforce. Additional resources will be on hand at this event including Boys & Girls Club, Thread of Hope, Corewell, Riverwood, local banks and more. 

When:

Wednesday, Feb. 5
9:10 AM Students arrive
9:15 AM Event begins
9:30 -11:50 AM Media invited to capture footage of the student teams working in collaboration with the Mosaic staff and volunteers.
11:50 AM -12:20 PM Media interviews with selected youth, Youth Solutions and Whirlpool Representatives
12:15 PM Lunch provided
12:20 PM Event Concludes; Students return to BHHS

Where:

Mosaic CCDA
1804 M-139 Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please check in at the main entrance.