Youth leadership in the Tweet of the day (9/18/14)

Did you know 60% of our members are under the age of 26? It is our daily mission to develop the leaders of tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/s30vSHroWb

— THEARC (@THEARC_DC) September 10, 2014

Girl Scouts in the Tweet of the day (9/10/14)

Come Join Girl Scouts! #joingirlscouts @GSCNC pic.twitter.com/i94VOw1J5P

— Caren RickettsHolmes (@peytonsmom4307) September 6, 2014

Teens of Distinction in the Tweet of the day (9/9/14)

#DC Teens (Ages 16-19) Apply for paid position w/ @DCPL Teens of Distinction by 9/12: http://t.co/GXGB1elIzC Cc @DCSchools HT @OneCityYouth

— VolunTEEN Nation (@volunTEENnation) September 5, 2014

What? Teens of Distinction is hiring? Sign me up!

DC Public Library's Teens of Distinction program is a

year-round employment program for D.C. teens. Teens of Distinction are expected to be leaders in the library and among their peers.

The application deadline is September 12 so tell teens TODAY about this terrific leadership and employment opportunity!

Student reps needed for DC State Board of Education; deadline June 11

The DC State Board of Education encourages young people to apply to be a student representative to the board for SY 2014-15. Two student reps are needed. The deadline is June 11. The application is on the DC State Board of Education website.

Student reps connect students and educational policymakers and will will have to

• Attend and actively participate in approximately six hours per month at two monthly meetings
• Participate in public meetings and hearings and community engagement activities
• Serve for a full school year
• Use effective communication skills and promote a team environment