What a year! Our culinary students learned so much - and their experiences went way beyond cooking. Watch the video to hear the 2022 culinary class talk about what Youthentity’s career programs mean to them.
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Young people now expect more out of their higher education experiences – and rightly so.
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We are a mere two months away from the 14th annual Youthentity Pig Roast Fundraiser, June 22-26th! Help us make this year’s event the best yet.
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Making the leap from high school to college, or to joining the full-time workforce, can feel like just that: a blind jump into a future unknown. What can we — the parents, teachers and adults in their lives — do to help prepare teenagers for this significant transition?
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If you’re a Carbondalian, then you know how much the Carbondale Chamber helps local businesses. Now, we love hearing from the leaders in our community and listening to them describe their career paths and backgrounds, and were fortunate to catch up with Andrea Stewart, Executive Director of the Carbondale Chamber, to ask her about her own career path and what’s next for the Chamber.
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We are thrilled to announce our ProStart culinary team's second-place win at last week's ProStart State Competition in Denver!
I have a confession: When I look back on my formative high school years, I remember little of my classroom experiences. In my defense, I know I’m not alone when I say that my day-to-day academic exercises were not the most impactful part of that time of life. When I reflect on what truly helped me to develop as a young person, it is the extracurriculars that stand out.
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As an experiential learning organization, we love hearing from our alumni - learning about what they’re doing now and the goals they’ve set for the future.
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It's official - Youthentity will compete in the 2022 ProStart Regional Competition! Four of our culinary arts students have joined the ProStart team, and will compete at the Regional event in Denver on February 24th. This annual competition has taken a two-year hiatus, and we're excited to introduce our culinary students to this exciting and educational experience.
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In our 14 years of delivering financial literacy workshops to students and schools throughout the Western Slope, we’ve found that several financial concepts stand out as having the most mystery and misconception surrounding them – and that these misconceptions can stick with us into adulthood:
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Spend now, spend later - but set intentions for both.
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Mentors help people learn, grow and progress in their careers, guiding them to set and achieve goals while helping to navigate crossroads and unfamiliar paths. It’s a unique relationship — one in which the benefits flow both ways.
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Am I spending too much? Am I spending money on the right things? How do I know if I'm doing it right?
Sometimes the answer to these questions lies in intention, and connecting the dots to Future You.
Hear more about the ProStart program and how its helped teens across the state and nation to gain confidence, leadership skills, earn scholarships and so much more through this unique community.
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There are several ways students can get ahead while still in high school, including earning college credits while in high school, earning industry certifications, and gaining professional experience through internships.
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Most high school students want to optimize their class schedules, aiming to get the most out of the year with classes that will both fulfill graduation requirements and hopefully get them closer to achieving post-high school goals. Youthentity’s Career Academy benefits students looking for a great experience - one that helps them to discover their unique talents and strengths - as well as provides credits and opportunities to get a head start on their post-high school plans. Through concurrent enrollment, scholarship opportunities, Career Academy is a great option for students looking ahead into the future.
If you followed our holiday cooking series, then you know the fun to be had when cooking with Chef Joe. Check your mailboxes this week for his Summer Cookbook, filled with delicious summer recipes to help celebrate our community's commitment to investing in young people.
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Glenwood Insurance founder Asa Jones is a longtime supporter of Youthentity and Connector Sponsor of the 2021 Pig Roast Fundraiser. It’s no surprise Glenwood Insurance has been voted the “Locals’ Choice” for Best Insurance Agency many times over, and we’re proud to partner with this community-minded business. Find out why Asa invests in Youthentity programs.
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A boutique wealth services firm, Wealth By Design works with individuals and families that value a holistic financial approach in planning for the retirement years.
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Summer is a time to recharge, but also a chance for high school students to explore areas of interest during time which is truly theirs. But how can they take advantage of summer break to gain unique experiences that may otherwise be more difficult to pursue once a full schedule of classes and sports is back in place? We have several ideas.
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