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Sep 10
2 min

Deconstructing Male Fragility

Throughout our summer 2020 Learn and Earn experience, we allow students to work with industry mentors to pursue career interests for our ...

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YES Innovates with Gaming and Technology Career Course

Y.E.S.

Sep 3
2 min

YES Innovates with Gaming and Technology Career Course

This summer, YES managed to recruit an awesome group of interns to mentor and oversee summer programming. Our Learn and Earn programs cov...

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Engineering our New Normal: April 2020 Career Spotlight

Y.E.S.

Jun 1
2 min

Engineering our New Normal: April 2020 Career Spotlight

In our “new normal,” our April 2020 Career Spotlight was held virtually for students. Despite shifting our presentation modality, the ses...

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From the Military to Entrepreneurship, YES Students Navigate a Myriad of Career Opportunities

Y.E.S.

Mar 30
2 min

From the Military to Entrepreneurship, YES Students Navigate a Myriad of Career Opportunities

February’s Pathways to Access Program (PAP) Career Spotlight featured Army and Air Force members and an entrepreneur utilizing her life c...

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January Career Spotlight: Public Relations, Journalism, and Photography

Y.E.S.

Mar 3
2 min

January Career Spotlight: Public Relations, Journalism, and Photography

During January's Career Spotlight, YES students learned about careers in public relations, journalism, strategic planning, and photograph...

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Schooled: Exploring Careers in Education

Y.E.S.

Dec 16, 2019
2 min

Schooled: Exploring Careers in Education

During our third Pathways to Access Program Career Spotlight, we showcased two passionate educators. Both are from unique backgrounds and...

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From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, YES Tackles Conference Season

Y.E.S.

Nov 18, 2019
2 min

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, YES Tackles Conference Season

It is conference season at YES — a time during which we participate in national conferences to inform stakeholders, practitioners, and s...

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Y.E.S.

Nov 18, 2019
2 min

Careers in the Spotlight

Our Pathways to Access Program (PAP) held its first Career Spotlight and left our students inspired and informed on new and familiar care...

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YES College Freshmen Embrace Their New Journeys Ahead

Y.E.S.

Sep 25, 2019
1 min

YES College Freshmen Embrace Their New Journeys Ahead

Just months ago, post-secondary education was out of reach and seemingly distant for our graduated high school seniors. However, their lo...

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Hidden Gems: Interns Contribute to YES’ Meaningful Summer Experience

Y.E.S.

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Hidden Gems: Interns Contribute to YES’ Meaningful Summer Experience

With summer 2019 coming to an end, we recognize the outstanding interns who made this one of the most engaging and meaningful summers at ...

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Y.E.S.

Aug 8, 2019
2 min

Next up at YES

As 2019 summer nears its end,students are finalizing their employment assignments and preparing for school’s return. Our YES high school ...

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Maximizing Five Cents: YES, Recipient of Whole Foods Market’s Nickels for Nonprofits Program

Y.E.S.

Jul 23, 2019
1 min

Maximizing Five Cents: YES, Recipient of Whole Foods Market’s Nickels for Nonprofits Program

How far can five cents go? YES will soon know the answer to this question. Selected out of a pool of other worthy nonprofits, YES is the ...

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Y.E.S.

Jul 10, 2019
2 min

YES takes on Harlem

Visiting the epicenter of the black literary arts movement, YES students experienced the time of their lives immersing themselves in rich...

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Y.E.S.

Jul 3, 2019
1 min

YES 2019 Summer is Officially Underway

With great anticipation, our 2019 Learn and Earn students have finished their mentorship and employment training and are embarking on the...

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YES College Freshmen Are More Than Conquerors

Y.E.S.

Jul 1, 2019
1 min

YES College Freshmen Are More Than Conquerors

Just last year, our prospective college freshmen stood before us preparing to attend college, unsure of what they would experience or how...

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Dynamic Seniors Attend Conference on College Composition and Communication

Y.E.S.

Mar 28, 2019
1 min

Dynamic Seniors Attend Conference on College Composition and Communication

Two of our most dynamic seniors: Willie Knight and Anesa Reed attended the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) at ...

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Trusting the Process: Applying to College with YES

Y.E.S.

Feb 5, 2019
1 min

Trusting the Process: Applying to College with YES

One of the biggest life decisions high school seniors have to make is determining which college they will attend. Thankfully for our YES ...

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Y.E.S. teams up with FIU Faculty Member to Support its Mentorship Mission

Y.E.S.

Oct 16, 2018
1 min

Y.E.S. teams up with FIU Faculty Member to Support its Mentorship Mission

YES has been blessed to establish a partnership with the extraordinary, Dr. Paul Feigenbaum, an Associate English Professor from Florida ...

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Y.E.S.

Aug 14, 2018
2 min

Beyond YES: Experience for the Future

Time really does fly when you’re having fun. This summer has been a prime example of that. With the 2018 Learn and Earn Program coming to...

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Summer Interns: EECM, Allegheny Front and YES Office

Y.E.S.

Aug 10, 2018
2 min

Summer Interns: EECM, Allegheny Front and YES Office

EECM Much like our Mt. Ararat interns, students working at EECM assist with a summer children’s camp. Interns describe this worksite as “...

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