The mission of YES for PREP is to increase the pool from which all major institutions draw leadership by developing the leadership potential of able young people from groups grossly underrepresented in that pool.

Guided by core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Courage, YES for PREP is a long- term investment strategy which begins by positioning the student for success. YES for PREP identifies academically talented students in 7th grade, from minority group backgrounds and prepares them to compete successfully for entry into academically challenging college preparatory high schools.

When students are selected by YES for PREP they become members of a community of students committed to the 14-month acute academic program, coupled with cultural and social experiences, while maintaining a minimum 3.0 average in their home school. When students graduate from the 14-month academic component of YES for PREP, they remain members of the community with full support and are expected to render services to members of the community. YES for PREP is a community- based partnership between The YES Foundation® and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Together, the team is comprised of administrators, faculty, highly qualified teachers and academic counselors. YES for PREP targets students with the potential and determination to become future leaders. It combines the belief that talent deserves to be nurtured with a both-feet-on-the-ground realism regarding what needs to be done to enable a youngster to succeed. YES for PREP is funded by The Skillman Foundation on an annual basis.

Application for YES for Prep /ACE Onsite administrator

Application for Teaching Assistants in English/Math/Science or History

Applications for Teaching Assistants in Pre-Algebra/Algebra, Literature, Writing or Spanish

For more information about these and other YES Foundation Programs please contact

Julia Richie at administrator(at)yesfoundation.org or 248-646-5696 or

Seth Hirshorn at shirsh(at)umich.edu or 313-436-9172