YES Scholars

Equal Opportunity for Equal Talent. #Nonprofit working to level the educational playing field for underserved students in Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, and NC

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Meet YES LA scholar Daniela! She is currently in her third year at @HotchkissSchool, where she takes on various leadership roles acting as head of dance and chemistry and Latinx affinity group De Colores!

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We're so excited to celebrate all our first gen students on National First Gen Day! According to the Pew Research Center, only 26% of first gen students graduate from college. At YES, we have a 94% college graduation rate!🎓🎉

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YES LA staff recently visited four scholars at @CulverAcademies in Indiana for Parents' Weekend. Students involved in track, football, crew, cheerleading, and rifle corps demonstrated their talents over the weekend!🎉

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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! YES is dedicated to closing the opportunity gaps that Hispanic/Latinx students face in the US.

Over 50% of YES scholars identify as Hispanic/Latinx and we celebrate their diverse achievements and contributions to their communities and this country.

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This summer, our YES NYC scholar Sandra participated in a mentorship program with @CuriousCardinal to explore her passion and desire to become a lawyer. She was paired with Abrar, a senior at Harvard University! Learn more about Sandra's experience here: https://t.co/PhK3wDq1DG

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YES is so grateful for the ongoing support from the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles @JFedLA ! Our middle schoolers are set to return to school with new backpacks full of school supplies #BackToSchool

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This summer, YES NYC hosted a two-week summer program for the rising 8th graders filled with diverse activities. Scholars networked with older YES scholars, participated in coding lessons, wrote short stories, and took field trips to @metmuseum, @nypl, @followbdc, and more.

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Early August, YES LA hosted a family fun day at Lennox Middle School. After a two-year break, scholars and their families shared a meal, participated in a raffle, got their faces painted, and posed at the photo booth!

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Your investment at YES matters. Donate today: https://t.co/UTHX263keW

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Rising 8th graders from YES LA recently completed our two-week in-house summer program! The program prepares scholars for the academic rigors of competitive high schools and provides exposure to new places, people, and ideas to increase cultural awareness.

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Celebrate #NationalNonprofitDay by supporting YES!

YES identifies promising students from underserved communities and equips them with the resources, support, and academic skills required for success through high school, college, and career. Donate today: https://t.co/UTHX263keW

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Rising 8th and 9th graders from YES LA participated in a 2 day and 1 night camping trip off the Santa Barbara coast! SBAC professional educators taught scholars about ecosystems, experimental design, and teamwork through an experiential education curriculum!🌊

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YES is hiring! Join our team to make an impact. Open positions include:
- YES NYC, Director of Programs and community Outreach
- YES NYC, Middle School Program Associate
- YES LA, Office Manager (P/T)
- National College Program Associate
Learn more: https://t.co/QaYhSvfxzG

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Meet David, a rising senior at NYC iSchool from YES NYC! This year David became one of 101 high school juniors nationally who will comprise @LEDA_Scholars Cohort 18. As a part of the program, David is going to attend a five-week summer residential experience at @Princeton!

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Our scholar Jackie participated in Latino Role Models Conference 2022 alongside Dolores Huerta - an American labor leader. Read about Jackie's experiences, evolvements, and inspirations in our Facebook article: https://t.co/syBsQ1eKlq

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Thanks to @Georgetown, @JohnsHopkins, @HowardU and @AmericanU for giving campus tours to YES NYC scholars!🎉

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Recently, YES Los Angeles high school senior Natalie participated in the Osbourne Head & Neck Foundation (OHNF) medical mission program to Guatemala City, Guatemala! This impactful experience solidified Natalie's desire to pursue a future in medicine. Go Natalie! #WomenInSTEM

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Congratulations to Soyeon from YES NYC and Bianca from YES Appalachia on becoming @QuestBridge Prep scholars!🌟 Can't wait to see where this opportunity takes you.

Learn more about QuestBridge Prep scholars here: https://t.co/rwyjxRn5ic

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Congratulations to our 8th grade LA scholars, Daisy and Emiliano on accepting the invitation to attend Phillips Academy - Andover in the upcoming fall! @phillipsacademy 🥳

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Happy #EarthDay2022 from YES Scholars🌎🌱 What are you doing today for a greener, brighter future?☀��