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.
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Faith Ranch
Teen Mentoring Certification Training
Advocacy & Leadership
Teen mentoring certification training (TMCT) is a vital component of YES’ mentoring program and is designed to connect adolescents with resources to build their leadership skills and mentorship knowledge.
TMCT cultivates prospective mentors to develop effective relationships, to understand the scope of their leadership roles, to advance competency in motivating others, and to apprehend the concept of positive peer development with the ultimate goal of becoming a certified peer mentor.
Goals:
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Improve adolescents’ communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
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Develop students’ cultural awareness and critical consciousness.
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Enhance students’ confidence as they become certified teen mentor leaders.
Students Engage In:
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Workshops
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Physical Activities (horseback riding, swimming, relay races)
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Talent Show
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Team Building Exercises
Program Length:
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June
Eligibility Status:
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Learn and Earn Participant
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Summer Scholar or Advanced Summer Scholar
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9th – 12th grader