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MITZI DOWNING: This year we created a new program called the Eco-Works Challenge. We
have them build out rooms in 10 hours. It's been a really successful program for us and
we hope that next year we can expand that program and have more youths involved, because
we think it's just an exciting way to get them interested in careers, but also help
them to focus in on the science behind the environment, natural resources, and just to
stay engaged in their community and think about how their money and their finances can
be stretched even further in this economy.
EDWARD WALKER: We are going into a period of time, this recession has really made people
thoughtful about 'Where am I at now?', 'What do I have?' 'What can I reuse?'
I really am impressed with the design ideas that these kids have come up with for these
two rooms. I love the idea and am passionate about getting kids involved in design - whether
it be in interior design, fashion design, or graphic design, but to get them to think
that 'Yes, I can approach a problem in design and tackle it with some authority."