Hey, I'm Jen and I'm the editor of Youth Are Awesome. I work for Youth Central and keep myself busy by also running Youth Week and Youth Central's communications, social media and marketing. I also run my own company called Double Down Communications.
Top 10 Youth Volunteer Corps Volunteers!
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. – Anonymous In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Youth Central would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers. Whether you volunteer on a project site, in your school, on committees or give back in any other way to your community…
Name that Giraffe!
The Calgary Zoo needs your help! Their new male giraffe calf, born February 16, 2011 needs a name! At over six feet tall and 185 pounds, this longnecked wonder needs a name that reflects his personality – intelligent, curious and independent. He is the largest giraffe calf born to date at the Calgary Zoo. How…
2011 finalists of the ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards
The ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards recognize awesome youth ages 13-18 for the remarkable ways in which they have chosen to live. This year, there were 118 finalists spread across 7 categories, so the selection period was tough with 13 hours of deliberation. We’ve managed to narrow it down to three finalists in each category.…
The Bully Project
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Youth design t-shirts to benefit teens at-risk
The creativity of youth serving in young offender centres, attending group homes or drop-in centres or general disadvantaged youth is being tapped to give back to the same resources and organizations they are now using. By designing t-shirts as part of the new “Tees at Risk” program, these at-risk youth find an outlet for their…
Science Centre call for art
The New Science Centre 2011 Project is inviting youth to submit two-and three-dimensional artwork to exhibit in the New Science Centre. Currently, there are three projects available for community involvement: Project A: Earth & Space Gallery This is Alberta Dioramas in Entryway The entrance way to the gallery has a community showcase filled dioramas crowned…
Video of the Day: Baby laughs hysterically at ripping paper
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Find your Grad dress for free!
Pre-loved Prom dresses are finding new romance this season at the Calgary Public Library, where you can pick up a donated Grad dress and turn it into your own unique garment. The Village Square library branch is hosting a Prom Dress Extravaganza where youth ages 15-18 can get fashion advice, try on dresses and take…
Video of the day: 5-year-old needs a job before getting married
This five-year-old knows what she wants. [youtube 0rbMHLDY1pA]
Youth Week Calgary
Check out our BRAND NEW video for Youth Week Calgary, happening April 23 – May 1, 2011. [youtube gFTwGv5yzUo] What is Youth Week? Youth Week is based on an international initiative which acknowledges, celebrates and advocates youth empowerment, achievement and involvement throughout the year. From April 23 – May 1, 2011, Calgary communities, agencies and businesses…