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.
JAQUAN BROCKMAN (he, him, his)
Media Specialist Intern
Jaquan Brockman is a current general studies major at Community College of Allegheny County with aspirations of transferring to an HBCU with a comprehensive film and cinematography program. He is a five-time publisher photographer with an up-and-coming videography business that seeks to uplift the voices and stories of the underprivileged and underrepresented. Prior to his launching, Jaquan engaged in several media projects where he digitally documented YES students’ program experiences, created a photo journal uplifting Black women, and wrote powerful stories as part of the YES Writers Program. He now serves as a Media Specialist Intern where he captures, edits, and procures media for the YES website and social media platforms.