“The Marathon Continues…” Ermias Joseph Asghedom (Nipsey Hustle) Dear Friends! On May 6th and 7th of 2023, APS had the honor of being a participating charity in the PittsburghMarathon! This was our first year participating in the Marathon as an Organization. We had hugeambitions for participation and fundraising, and while we didn’t reach our targeted mark in either area,we reached…
Discover how APS helped 9th grade student Layla realize her dream of wanting to be a cosmetologist! Dear Friends! APS Youth Networking Agency is an official participating charity of the Pittsburgh Marathon! The 2023Pittsburgh Marathon takes place May 6th-7th. Therefor, we are fundraising for our StudentSponsorship Fund- which provides our students with sponsorship for enrichment opportunities thatalign with their Academic,…
Keep reading to learn how APS helped Alayna reach one of her goals of becoming a more polished musician! Dear Friends! APS Youth Networking Agency is an official participating charity of the Pittsburgh Marathon! The 2023Pittsburgh Marathon takes place May 6th-7th. Therefore, we are fundraising for our StudentSponsorship Fund- which provides our students with sponsorship for enrichment opportunities thatalign with…
Learn how APS helped to give our first year student, Jason the confidence he needed to pursue one of his big goals! Dear Friends! APS Youth Networking Agency is an official participating charity of the Pittsburgh Marathon! The 2023Pittsburgh Marathon takes place May 6th-7th. Therefore, we are fundraising for our StudentSponsorship Fund – which provides our students with sponsorship for…
“What a time to be alive…” – Aubrey Graham Dear Friends, As I reflect on 2022, the feeling that comes over my heart is gratefulness. I am truly grateful foreveryone who has taken a chance on APS Youth Networking Agency this year. This includes ourincredible Board of Directors, Executive Team, funders, donors, and special consultants. It has been ajoint effort…
“If the truth is told, the youth can grow…” Nasir Jones This is a year of firsts for APS Youth Networking Agency! This is our first year of official programming, and the first year of High school for our APS Students! We are fortunate to currently be in this position as we are focusing on helping students successfully transition from…
Open Letter “Story of APS Youth Networking Agency.” By Kameron Branson “I wrote these words for everyone that struggles in their youth…” Lauryn Hill In 2009, I worked at a church summer camp to earn some extra money before starting my senior year of college. It was that summer my life changed forever. I fell in love with the young…
APS Youth Agents serve as advocates for students’ educational needs such as tutoring, homework help, extra-curricular, after school/ summer programming, and any other service that will position the student to excel in their transition into high school, and beyond. APS Agents also serve as liaisons between the student, their family, and school faculty to ensure that all educational goals and…
APS Youth Agents value the health, well-being, safety, and personal goals of students. APS Youth Agents will not only act on the student’s behalf to pursue the highest quality of all opportunities desired by the student, but will also make sure the students’ time is managed properly, to maintain quality of work, performance, and most importantly, a healthy lifestyle.
APS Youth Agents understand the value of students being in positive environments with positive people that want them to achieve their full potential. Agents will serve as an advocate to pursue the students’ desired social circles, while ensuring the safety and quality of those groups. Agents will also prepare a foundation of networks that the student can carry through and…