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.
ProgramMING
YES provides responsive, innovative, and youth-designed programs that offer young people unique academic, enrichment, and employment experiences. These Fall and Summer programs are grounded in YES’ evidenced based mentoring approach and empower young people to connect, learn, lead, and grow. Please explore these programs in further detail below.
Fall and Summer program areas of interest:
Academic Preparation:
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All About Me
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College Preparation
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Summer Study for Success
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Summer Magic
Advocacy and Leadership:
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Teen Café
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Faith Ranch: Teen Mentor Training Program
Empowerment:
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FeWi: Female Empowerment and Wellness Initiative
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Barbershop: Voices to Men
Employability Preparation:
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Summer Work for Success
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Learn and Earn: Summer Work Placement
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Pathways to Access Program
Fall Programs
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All About Me
Academic Preparation
All About Me (AAM) is primarily a mentoring, tutorial, and employability program, with specific academic and cultural activities tailored to address issues of truancy, social adaptation, and academic performance—in hopes of preparing students to be Pittsburgh Promise Eligible.
Teen Cafe
Advocacy & Leadership
Teen Café (TC) is a student run program where youth explore public health issues threatening their communities. Each month, Teen Café members have a Town Hall Meeting where they discuss current events around the community, vote on issues, and generate plans to mitigate the challenges targeting their communities.
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College Prep
Academic Preparation
College Prep (CP) is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in receiving admission testing support, one-on-one mentorship and college guidance, exposure to collegiate contexts, and assistance in completing college and scholarship application materials.
FeWi
Empowerment
Female Empowerment and Wellness Initiative (FeWi) is designed to provide and foster a positive and healthful space for sisterhood. In a series of sessions and outings, our female students think broadly about their health as they explore wellness through lenses of selfcare, financial independence, physical fitness, and spirituality.
Voices to Men
Empowerment
Voices to Men is designed to provide young men with the knowledge and skills to be socially and economically successful community leaders. Through a variety of targeted sessions, outings, and exercises with male mentors, participants will demonstrate knowledge of and strategically use their social, educational, and real voices and challenge the often-restrictive story plaguing men of color.
Pathways to Access Program
Employability Preparation
The Pathways to Access Program (PAP) is a workforce development program that exposes 9–12 graders to a variety of career experience and allows them to develop skills necessary to enter the workforce. Through year-round mentorship, project-based learning experiences, and other skill development opportunities students gain the knowledge about careers that interest them while receiving financial incentives for program participation. Each cohort receives specific outcomes based on their grade level.
SUMMER Programs
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Learn and Earn
Employability Preparation
The Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program is a summer opportunity that provides youth, ages 14 – 21, with employment around the city of Pittsburgh.
Faith Ranch
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.
Summer Work
Employability Preparation
Summer Work for Success (SWFS) is constructed to enhance students’ employability and workability skills through a variety of workshops and activities.
Summer Magic
Academic Preparation
Summer Magic is designed to provide academically enriched STEAM education to middle school students during the summer months.
Summer Study
Academic Preparation
Summer Study for Success (SSFS) is the pinnacle of YES’ summer programs and is the most comprehensive, competitive and intensive academic opportunity for youth.