WorkSafe BC is hosting its 10th Annual Student Safety Video Contest!

Use the theme, No bullies at work- my right to a safe and respectful workplace to create a maximum 2 minute video. There are categories for students in Grades 8-10, Grades 11-12 and a new category for post-secondary students under 25 years old. All featuring CASH prizes for students and schools for the winners!

Check out http://www2.worksafebc.com/Topics/YoungWorker/safety-video-contest.asp for more details on how to enter!

WorkSafe BC is a member of the BC Youth Week Committee and also a Platinum Sponsor. Thanks WorkSafe for all you do for youth in BC! Can’t wait to see the videos that are submitted.

Is your municipality or organization passionate about youth?? Youth Week is a provincial celebration held annually between May 1st-7th in which events are held that recognize and celebrate youth in our communities.

If so, contact Christy-Lee, the BC Youth Week Marketing Consultant and find out how you can get involved in Youth Week 2015! Signing up is easy and being a member has a number of benefits including: consultant support, access to shared files and logos, ability to attend committee meetings and network with other organizations, discounts on promotional items, advertising on social media pages and website, and more!

Email: bcywconsultant@gmail.com for more information and to get signed up!

Youth Week 2014 was a huge success with 30 members participating throughout the province! Thank you to all the municipalities and non-profit organizations who hosted fun events to celebrate youth in BC. Be sure to check out the photos and know that more will be posted as they are available. The committee will hold a final meeting in June before breaking for the summer months.

If you want to be involved with the BC Youth Week committee as a member or a sponsor for 2015 please feel free to email Christy-Lee at: bcywconsultant@gmail.com