East Liberty nonprofit Youth Enrichment Services Named 2019 Champion in Action
“Trib Total Media recognizes the power of the mentorship provided to young people in the Pittsburgh region by Youth Enrichment Services.”
— Jennifer Bertetto, Trib Total Media President and CEO
By Courier Editor, March 4, 2019
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit providing socially and economically at-risk youth the opportunity to achieve success through participation in mentorship, education and enrichment programs, has been named a 2019 Champion in Action in the category of Youth Leadership. The award, announced jointly by Citizens Bank, WPXI-TV, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares, includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding as well as promotional and volunteer support for the organization’s outstanding work, according to a release.
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) provides empowerment, experiential opportunities, academic enrichment and summer employment as positive pathways to future success. YES partners with local organizations to create synergy and generates transformative stories, national accolades and positive research outcomes.
SITE: A-ONE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES
Learn & Earn
Summer Youth Employment Program
Roles and Responsibilities: Students will assist expert construction workers in demolition efforts in homes on the East-End of Pittsburgh. Students will engage in clean-up efforts resulting from alterations, construction, destruction, rehabilitation and/or repair of homes.
Job Description: Students will learn the trade of construction and demolition practices to include landscaping and construction skills.
General Expectations: ALL students are responsible for following appropriate dress code, timeliness and employee/employer interactions. Each day they are required to maintain their time sheets provided. These MUST BE signed and handed in on the dates provided for timely pay.
