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.
CARMIN JONES (she, her, hers)
Data Specialist
Carmin Jones is a long-time YES employee responsible for data management for YES’ Diversion and Restorative Services. As part of her role, Carmin manages and oversees data entry to support the documentation of YES’ client-based services. As a graduate of Davis and Elkins College, with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Business, Carmin has gained invaluable data management skills in the hotel, tourism, and recreation industries. These previous job opportunities have helped Carmin build her career in data management and have given her valuable experience that informs her current work at YES.