Yukon Youth

Yukon youthINK 2012 Survey

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:01:09 +0000

Each year byte puts out a survey to poll Yukon youth on what issues they are dealing with, what they are passionate about and what social issues they would like to take action on. These results help shape the direction byte’s programming is going. If you are a Yukon resident between 12-30 and would like to help direct byte – please fill out the survey below.

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ReddNation Concert & Dance

Admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:21:13 +0000

FREE ADMISSION Friday June 22, 2012 7:00PM at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Center downtown Whitehorse. There will be a dance to follow the performance. In conjunction with the Adäka Cultural Festival.

Happy Youth Week

Admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:07:04 +0000

This year BYTE, along with the Youth Directorate, will be hosting free BBQs at all participating local Whitehorse high schools – for international youth week April 30-May 4. Listen to your morning announcements and look for the poster in your main office for more details. We hope you like hotdogs!!!

Executive Director VACANCY

Admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:07:24 +0000

BYTE is seeking for a new executive director. If this interests you – please send your resume and cover letter to byterecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date:	May 21, 2012
Location:	Whitehorse, YT
Hours:	8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Salary:	$48,750-$52,650
Duration:	Contract

Job Description/Duties: General: Reporting to the Board of Directors of BYTE, the Executive Director is responsible for the effective management of BYTE that is in accordance with Board policies and reflective of a youth driven organization. The Executive Director represents the organization in dealing with other organizations, individuals, and the general public and actively promotes good public relations in the Yukon. Foster, promote, and stimulate growth in the four cornerstones of BYTE’s Sustainability: 1.People 2.Programming 3.Public Presence 4.Governance Framework Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership Operational Planning and Management Program Planning and Management Human Resources Planning and Management Financial Planning and Management Community Outreach Program Management Risk Management

Requirements/Qualifications: Education and Experience •Successful completion of Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Education, or Social Sciences combined with experience in successfully managing a staff team •Valid Driver’s License •Standard First Aid & CPR •Ability to work in a busy, fast paced office •A strong rapport with youth and genuine interest in youth issues •Successful experience developing, planning, promoting and implementing events •Experience overseeing and managing budgets over $300,000 annually •Ability to be detail-oriented •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends •Proficient in all computer applications •Familiarity of B.Y.T.E. and its work in the Yukon, •Familiarity of Yukon’s First Nations Management Skills •Organizational and time management skills; •Good verbal and written communication skills •Proven organization management skills. Interpersonal Skills •Very good interpersonal skills: ability to deal tactfully and respectfully with all citizens, staff and the public; •Ability to follow direction and established procedures; •Ability to work with minimal supervision; •Ability to prioritize work requirements and seek direction when required

Community Tour Schedule

Admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:59:01 +0000

Carcross, Beaver Creek, Dawson City and Pelly Crossing April 16-23 Workshops Galore. We’re all looking forward to travelling from community to community and offering our facilitation team services. We will be offering our workshops in the high schools and community centers. We are encouraging all 12-18 year olds to come out and learn with us. Please feel free to get in touch with us either through email, telephone, the form below or our facebook page for more information.

Climate Change Video

Admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:32:16 +0000

BYTE distributed Climate Change surveys to a number of communities throughout the Yukon including: Faro, Dawson City, Minto, Haines Junction, Carmacks and Whitehorse. Over 400 surveys were distributed. 285 respondents were in our desired target age range (12-25). We hoped to gain insight into Yukon Youth’s climate change knowledge, their innovative solutions and whether or not they think their voice is being heard on this issue. Our sponsors included: Yukon Government Department of Environment, Climate Change Secretariat, City of Whitehorse, and the Youth Directorate.

Clothing Drive

Admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:13:57 +0000

BYTE hosted a Clothing Drive!
From March 26^th to April 5^th we accepted men’s and women’s used clothing. We have stocked up our free store, kaushees, and the outreach van. We have also sent 20 bins to Dawson City for our rural Earth Day celebration on April 20th. Thank you for all of your generous donations. If you would like to come to our “swap don’t shop” it’s located at 407 Ogilvie Street from 1:00-3:00 each weekday.

Facilitation Team Recruitment

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:46:07 +0000

Anticipatory Hiring:

BYTE is currently accepting resumes for our Facilitation Team. BYTE has adopted a ‘for youth by youth’ organizational model and therefore, these positions are only for youth under the age of 30, preference given to under 25 years of age. Job descriptions and applications are available upon email request: communitytours@yukonyouth.com

For more information follow this link: facilitation team

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Battle of the Bands

Admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:46:40 +0000

Congratulations: Zipline and Kyruel! BYTE in conjunction with the Frostbite Music Festival presents: Battle of the Bands February 17, 2012. We split the Battle into two genres this year: Rock Alternative and Metal. Youth throughout the Territory are invited to attend and cheer on your favorite bands. The Battle takes place at 7:30PM at the Yukon College woodshed. Admission is $10.Tickets sold in advance at the BYTE office.

Rock/Alternative

7:40-8:05 Dead Simple
8:05-8:30 Psychic Weatherman
8:30-8:55 Off The Menu(2nd)
8:55-9:20 Zipline(1st Place)
9:20-9:30 Winner Announced

Metal

9:40-10:05 Dead End Drive(no show)
10:05-10:30 Kyruel(1st Place)
10:30-10:55 Examination
10:55-11:20 Cervexicution(2nd)
11:20-11:30 Winner Announced

Yukon Youth Vote!

industrial — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:40:04 +0000

Only 35% of 18-35 year olds turned out to vote in the last Federal election. Youth in Canada account for over 3 million votes – amazing amount of power if we simply chose to use it. In our last ‘Get What you Want – Vote’ campaign we asked youth what they wanted. Here are some of the common themes that came up: better environment, affordable housing, affirmative action on the Peel Water Shed, and affordable post-secondary education.

See the photos on our flickr stream