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The workplace has changed dramatically for many of us during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the best companies know that culture doesn't stop at their doorway. Smart leaders are finding new ways to keep their workforce engaged — and literally meeting their employees "where they're at." Denver Business...

Jami Duffy joined Youth on Record as executive director in 2009. Under her leadership, the art-and-education-focused nonprofit has experienced 1,200% growth. During the past year, Jami and her colleagues have converted their studio to a virtual platform and continued to care for their team amid the...

Youth on Record is saddened and infuriated at the continued racist and white supremacist violence targeting Asian women in the United States. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those murdered. We have chosen not to name those murdered here as their family members have begun to...

On Friday, 3/12, we sat down for a conversation with Youth on Record's Program Directors and Board Vice President to share their observations at the one-year COVID-19 mark, and make recommendations about how to best reach and teach our young people. Key Recommendations: The current academic calendar...

Music plays an important role in everybody's life. But have you ever thought about the educational benefits it has, especially on teens? Or how about the feeling of acceptance one can get from listening to their favorite song? Music, especially playing music, has so many benefits to teens, including...

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jacob Smith, Youth on Record's Director of Community Giving. Please give a warm welcome to Jacob! Jacob Smith (He/his) is a diehard black queer feminist and abolitionist organizer fighting for a joyful and pleasurable future without oppressive systems. Through his...

Nonprofit Teams are on the Brink. Here's How Foundations Can Help: An Open Letter to Community Foundations from a Concerned Executive Director I just got off a heartbreaking call with a fellow nonprofit executive director. It was the third such call today. She’s reached her limit. Relying on anti...

Tell us about Tyler, the Creative? Tyler, the Creative is an independently owned and operated PR, events and marketing company that offers affordable services to musicians, podcaster and other creatives alike. We operate in Denver, Salt Lake City and beyond. How did you get your start? The business...

[Denver, CO] December 16, 2020 — Start the new year off right, by grabbing some bubbly and dancing 2020 off from the comfort of your living room. On Friday, January 8, 2021 from 9-10:30 p.m. MT Sinistarr, Erin Stereo and Boyhollow, are streaming beats to raise funds for three creative Colorado-based...

Youth on Record has easily been one of the most powerful communities I have been a part of in my life. To me, music is the ultimate universal language. While many arts are expressive in their own way, music has always brought out my true passion and energy to create and connect with others around...