New York, NY- When AMAG's Founder, James Lisbon, gathered 6 neighborhood teens to help out with Awareness Magazine 2 years ago, few would have thought the program would have gained such momentum this rapidly. As this year starts, the interns have already been given their schedule for the first quarter of the year. One of the key ingredients of the program is to put the youth in areas where their personal aspirations can be filled.

"Our primary goal is to make sure these teens gain the necessary experience in whichever field they choose to pursue later in life." states Lisbon. "Our commitment to inspire has shifted slightly so that we not only inspire those who are actively pursuing their goal (s), but also to include our youth who are the future." Besides working with the publication, the youth-who are primarily high school students, enjoy sports outings, museum visits and festival participation. Janella Meeks, Community Relations Manager of the New Jersey Nets who provide schools and other organizations complimentary tickets to New Jersey Nets basketball games, said "The Student Rewards program gives us the opportunity to reward students who persevere academically and athletically and make a difference in their communities. Young people should strive to succeed and the Nets are proud to recognize students who are doing just that."

The AMAG Intern Program continues to grow and seek youth who are seriously interested in learning several aspect in publishing, media and marketing. On February 15, 2007, Lisbon gave the keynote address on entrepreneurship and invited youth to join at the Yes I Can 7 Week Financial Literacy Program sponsored by the Association for the Social Advancement of People (ASAP). Speaking before 25 foster care youth, Lisbon drove home the point of working hard and doing research to reach any future goal. Noting to act on that goal by moving forward no matter how small the movement may appear. Brikener Jean Gilles, ASAP's Chief Operation Officer, stated "Mr. Lisbon is an inspirational and motivational visionary with a bright future ahead of him. His patience with the youth cannot be overlooked."

The next stop for the interns is The Schomburgh Center For Research ( located in Harlem, NY) mid March. Lisbon believes hard work, education and recreation is essential for development.

James Lisbon is also the co-founder Teen Awareness Day and is available for interviews. Visit AMAG Today for detailed information log onto:

www.awarenessmagazine.net

www.awarenessmagazine.net/interns

www.awarenessmagazine.net/slide Teen Awareness day

ABOUT THE AMAG INTERN PROGRAM
The AMAG Intern Program was launched in June 2005 to provide an instructive, fun and insightful environment during the summer months. The program has been met with great success and continues as a year long program, enlisting primarily high school students with an interest the many areas AMAG covers. All interns learn an invaluable experience with the inner workings of a publication ranging from layout to final product. Interns are responsible for (in part) reporting & interviewing, proof reading, conducting surveys, layout, photography, flier distribution, web searches, mailings, marketing concepts, distribution, cold and follow up phone calls, assisting at local festival, youth and senior functions. The Program is primarily funded by Authors Helping Youth whose book donations generate sales to further fund the program.

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