PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Youth Experiencing Success (YES) helps young people move toward independence by providing academic and coaching services to youth scholars. Our ultimate goal is for youth to achieve academic success, with a focus on transitioning into postsecondary education and workforce development. YES also has a Work-Based Learning component designed to create opportunities for youth to gain employability skills to meet the needs of our employers. The program provides mentorship and supportive services customized to each scholar.
Changing lives and helping to create new futures.
Program Offerings
Support from the experienced YES Staff- The YES staff works to uphold the program's mission.
Support from the YES Career Coaches- Career coaches are assigned to each school under the YES program.
Support from the YES Career Coaches- Career coaches are assigned to each school under the YES program.
- School Design- We offer small school environments and dedicated teaching and support staff.
- Placement in alternative high school diploma programs or GED programs
- Help to improve and maintain attendance
- Assistance with goal development and achievement
- Life skills training and support from experienced YES staff
- Assistance with college or vocational training program admissions
- Pre-employment skills training to ensure successful job placement
- Referral to child care, counseling, tutoring, and other services
Program Eligibility & Requirements
The YES program is free to Cook County residents who:
- Are 16 to 24 years old
- Are not currently enrolled in school and have not been for the past three months but want to earn a diploma or GED
- Can provide birth certificate, social security card, and proof of address in Cook County
- Young men, ages 18 and older, must be registered for Selective Service
- When you apply to the YES program, you will be asked to take the necessary assessments
Enrollment/Registration Process
The scholar will meet with the registrar and career coach for an initial interview. Once the scholar is deemed eligible, they will be enrolled in the YES Program and the alternative school of their choice. The assigned career coach will schedule a session with the scholar to assess their individual needs. Once their needs are identified, the customized services will commence.
Geographic Region Served
Humboldt Park, Englewood, Pilsen, Bronzeville, South Shore, Uptown, The Loop
Locations of Service
Innovations High School- The Loop
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School- Humboldt Park
West Town Academy- Humboldt Park
Association House High School- Humboldt Park
Truman Middle College- Uptown
ASN Preparatory Institute- Bronzeville
Excel Academy of Englewood- Englewood
Excel Academy of Southshore- Southshore
Instituto Justice & Leadership Academy- Pilsen
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School- Humboldt Park
West Town Academy- Humboldt Park
Association House High School- Humboldt Park
Truman Middle College- Uptown
ASN Preparatory Institute- Bronzeville
Excel Academy of Englewood- Englewood
Excel Academy of Southshore- Southshore
Instituto Justice & Leadership Academy- Pilsen
Funding Source
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Contact Information
For more information, use the contact form or reach out directly to program staff.