Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.

What Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. does

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (YES, Inc.) is a Texas-based nonprofit 501c3 founded in 1995 that delivers professional development, educator training, and out-of-school-time (OST) programs for youth, schools, and community organizations. The organization originated as a summer youth program, expanded into a charter school in 1998, and pivoted in 2014 to a pure educator training and OST provider after its charter was revoked under Texas Senate Bill 2. Its core product is the Educator Effectiveness Process (EEP), a proprietary framework developed through $70M of cumulative USDE grant funding since 2010, encompassing rubrics, Career Teacher Leader and Expert Teacher Leader pathways, and performance incentives tied to school data outcomes. Supporting services include High Quality Professional Development & Consulting, HeadStart training, Mentoring & Coaching, Hire Up! recruitment services, and OST programming in Michigan.

YES, Inc. generates revenue primarily through competitive federal and state education grants (USDE, MiLEAP) and secondarily through fee-for-service professional development, consulting, mentoring, coaching, and recruitment. The most recent material inflow is a $1,388,680 sub-award from MiLEAP's $73M OST Grant Initiative in January 2026, one of 289 organizations selected from 438 applicants, supporting 11 Michigan program sites. The organization also operates The Room, a free mental wellness sanctuary launched in San Antonio in October 2024 with seven uniquely designed rooms. Distribution is regional, anchored in Texas and Michigan, with services delivered through direct engagement with school districts, church and community partnerships, in-person events, and self-serve web resources. The customer base spans individual educators and teachers, school districts and LEAs, HeadStart programs, and community professionals including first responders and retail workers, with primary buyers consisting of educational institutions and government agencies.

Name

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.

Legal name

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.

Website

https://yeseep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (YES, Inc.) is a San Antonio-based nonprofit that delivers educator professional development, the proprietary Educator Effectiveness Process (EEP), and out-of-school-time programming for schools, educators, and youth across Texas and Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Training Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Educator professional development
• Teacher training services
• Out-of-school time programs
• Human capital management education
• Youth development services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Grants - USDE Funding: YES, Inc. has historically relied heavily on U.S. Department of Education grants, including a $13 million five-year grant (2010) for charter school educator training, a $54 million five-year grant (2016) for Human Capital Management Systems, and an $8 million three-year grant (2017) for new educator professional development. Total USDE investment of $70 million over 27 years.
2. MiLEAP OST Sub-awards: Sub-awarded $1,388,680 from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) $73 million OST grant initiative to expand out-of-school time learning opportunities across Michigan.
3. Professional Development Services: Fee-for-service professional development training, consulting, mentoring, coaching, and recruitment services for educators and school districts. Services are delivered through personalized training programs, discovery calls, and scheduled engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (YES, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that delivers professional development and educator training services, including its proprietary Educator Effectiveness Process (EEP), Human Capital Management Systems (HCMS), and Out-of-School Time (OST) programming for youth. Services are offered to school districts, charter schools, LEAs, Head Start programs, and educators, supplemented by a free mental wellness sanctuary called The Room for community members.

Product overview

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (YES, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of education and professional development services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Educator Effectiveness Process (EEP), a comprehensive teacher training framework developed over 27 years with $70 million in USDE funding, and Human Capital Management Systems (HCMS) for managing professional development. Supporting services include High Quality Professional Development & Consulting, Head Start Professional Development, Mentoring & Coaching, Hire Up! Recruitment Services, and Out of School Time (OST) Programming. The organization also operates The Room, a free mental wellness sanctuary providing peer support and counseling services. The company serves educators, schools, and communities primarily in Texas and Michigan through grants and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Room: A free mental health and emotional wellness resource providing sanctuary spaces, peer support, and counseling for first responders, educators, retail workers, fast food professionals, and community members. Features seven uniquely designed spaces for relaxation, reflection, and growth.
• HeadStart
• HIRE UP!
• Effective Educator Process (EEP)

Products and services

• Educator Effectiveness Process (EEP) A comprehensive teacher professional development framework that helps teachers become more effective, including training programs, evaluation rubrics, and career pathways for Career Teacher Leaders and Expert Teacher Leaders.
• Human Capital Management Systems (HCMS) Systems for managing educator professional development through training needs assessments and comprehensive professional development plans.
• High Quality Professional Development & Consulting Targeted workshops, seminars, tailored training programs, online learning platforms, performance assessments, and expert support for educator effectiveness and organizational excellence.
• Head Start Professional Development Comprehensive training programs for Head Start programs including customized training, personalized guidance, tailored strategies, and ongoing support for administrative staff and leadership.
• Mentoring & Coaching Personalized guidance and expert support for educators' professional growth, including skill refinement, strategic insights for navigating challenges, actionable feedback, and ongoing encouragement.
• Hire Up! Recruitment Services Recruitment and hiring services tailored to attract top educator talent, with streamlined processes, candidate sourcing, screening, and ongoing support for employee retention.
• Out-of-School Time (OST) Programming Dynamic out-of-school time services providing engaging programs and activities including mentoring, leadership development, physical fitness, visual and performing arts, literacy, and STEM education across 11 Michigan locations.
• The Room (Mental Wellness Sanctuary) A free community mental and emotional well-being sanctuary offering peer support, certified counselors, trauma-informed practices, and seven uniquely designed tranquil spaces serving first responders, educators, retail workers, fast food professionals, veterans, and community members.
• Customized Services Tailored solutions designed to meet unique organizational needs, including personalized consultations, flexible offerings, strategic planning, and collaborative approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of educators reported that EEP Rubric interaction helped them become more effective
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Various Michigan Churches and Community OrganizationscoreOthers · 14 December 2025YES, Inc. partners with churches across Michigan including Holy Light Missionary Baptist Church (Battle Creek), Family Life Center Church of God (Belding), New Beginnings Worship Center (Benton Harbor), Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (Flint), Mount Zion Church of God in Christ (Muskegon), Zion Tabernacle Church of God (Muskegon), Church of the Living God (Muskegon), Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church (Muskegon), and Beulah Missionary Baptist Church (Muskegon Heights) to deliver OST programming at 11 locations.
• Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea (Director of MiLEAP)minorOthersDirector of MiLEAP who announced the $73 million OST grant initiative and recognized the importance of OST programs for Michigan students and families.
• Erin Skene-Pratt (Executive Director of Michigan Afterschool Partnership)minorOthersExecutive director who recognized MiLEAP's investment in OST and advocated for expanding access to quality programs.
• Hon. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (Texas State Representative)minorOthersTexas State Representative served as keynote speaker at YES, Inc.'s 30th Anniversary Celebration, delivering message on voting, education, leadership, and community service.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National AfterSchool Association: National membership association for OST professionals that hosts the training events and conferences similar to YES, Inc.'s 'From Engagement to Excellence' OST trainings and Summer Leadership Institutes.

Regional players

• Michigan Afterschool Partnership: Michigan statewide advocacy and resource organization for out-of-school-time programs, cited alongside YES, Inc.'s MiLEAP grant. Regionally comparable as a convening body for OST providers in the same Michigan footprint.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult mentors with young people, often in out-of-school settings. Overlaps with YES, Inc.'s mentoring, leadership development, and youth development OST components.
• New Teacher Center: Nonprofit focused on teacher induction, instructional coaching, and educator professional development for school systems. Closely comparable to YES, Inc.'s EEP and HCMS offerings on the educator effectiveness and PD side.
• Teach For America: Nonprofit that recruits, trains, and places teachers in underserved schools, with a focus on teacher effectiveness and equity. Comparable to YES, Inc.'s EEP pipeline work and educator development focus.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places coordinators inside K-12 schools to deliver integrated student supports, including after-school and youth development programming. Highly comparable to YES, Inc.'s combination of educator support and direct OST services for at-risk youth.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school programs in underserved schools, with similar focus on enrichment, leadership, and STEM. Directly comparable to YES, Inc.'s Michigan OST programs and grant-funded operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit operating out-of-school-time programs at club sites nationwide. Comparable to YES, Inc.'s OST mission (mentoring, leadership, STEM, arts) but operates at far greater scale and uses a federated affiliate model.
• Learning Forward: Professional membership association for educator learning and development, providing standards, training, and accreditation. Adjacent to YES, Inc.'s educator effectiveness and professional development work as a broader industry convening body.
• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools focused on underserved students, with deep teacher training and leadership development infrastructure. Comparable as a large-scale educator training organization but operates schools directly rather than purely as a PD provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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