Top 10 Youth Central Volunteers of 2011!

In 2011, Youth Central had plenty of amazing volunteers contribute their time and talents to the community. Whether you helped out at Between Friends Camp for Children with Disabilities or Inn From the Cold, joined the Mayor’s Youth Council or blogged with Youth Are Awesome, whether you completed one volunteer hour or 628 – no…

Five types of shoppers

From working at a retail store and observing the various types of shoppers from these past one or two intense shopping months, I have conjured up five types of shoppers that can be found in grocery stores and the mall. 1. Bargain Shoppers These shoppers can be found in the ‘Clearance’ sections of stores, mainly…

Winter Break: Procrastination Activation

So it’s been a week since Winter Break started and I can feel the day of school resuming creeping up on me, and the pile of homework I’ve left untouched. And seriously, it’s 1:30 a.m. right now and I’m writing my blog… I even procrastinated for this. Someone should hit me over the head. I…

Audio Twist, a Junior Achievement Company

For more than 50 years, Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (JASA) has been engaging local business and community leaders in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. JASA reaches nearly 18,000 students annually with 1,000 dedicated business volunteers. Junior…