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About mmissyb5

I am the Leadership and Mentoring Coordinator for Youth EmployAbility Service. After graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors of Science in Public Relations I attained a job at the Division of Youth Services. I moved to the YES program and enjoy my job working with young adults immensely. You can check out our community involvement and workshops on Facebook at this link: facebook.com/youthservicesslc

Connecting the Generations: Teens and Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted on May 27, 2011

This month, the Salt Lake County Mayor’s appointed Youth EmployAbility Services Youth Council supported the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association Utah Chapter (AAUC) in educating the public regarding the epidemic of Alzheimer’s disease. But what does Alzheimer’s have to do with … Continue reading →

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How to make your first budget

Posted on January 24, 2011

Teens and young adults with their first job or who are out on their own for the first time often have problems budgeting and are easily stressed about money. This can happen because they don’t have extra funds or they just blew … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Burning Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on November 23, 2010

Every Thanksgiving, my family will try and cook a new dish. Last year we tried a cranberry number, the year before a pumpkin roll. This family tradition is one of my favorites not because we always have a great turn … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat Safety Tips for Kids

Posted on October 21, 2010

Halloween is my favorite holiday there is something super alluring about haunted houses, candied apples and monster movies. However, my favorite thing about Halloween is trick or treating. As a child I used to love to go trick or treating, … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Tips for Teens

Posted on July 29, 2010

  Job hunting is a tedious task. The competition is tough so the job seeker must be tougher. Once you get the call for that job interview, be sure you are ready to make that first impression smooth as honey. … Continue reading →

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