Longer days, budding trees, and wet snow all mark the beginning of springtime in Colorado, along with the return of the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace! The YouthBiz Marketplace is a beloved event in the Denver community, providing young entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell their products to a large crowd of interested shoppers looking for unique, handmade products. Last year was the …
Looking for a fun and safe activity during the spring break holiday? Young Americans Center for Financial Education is excited to announce the return of the YouthBiz Spring Break Mini-Camp this year, filled with interactive activities, games, and a $100 CASH prize for the winning business! The 2021 camp will be offered virtually through the Denver Public Library system for FREE! …
Summer Camp registration is now open for programs at Young Americans Center for Financial Education! These week-long day camps allow students entering grades three through eight in fall, 2021 to build a business, run a Towne, rule the world, and gain money smarts in a fun, hands-on way. As we plan for summer, we will continue to follow direction from …
Understanding how to budget is vital in order to be financially fit. Here at Young Americans Center, we believe that it is never too early to start teaching young people about the basics of budgeting. Although kids are not physically attending our classes right now, we have been diligently working to create fun and educational Virtual Programs available for students …
Daniels Scholar Interns Share Their Summer with Young Americans Center As four Daniels Scholar interns join the staff at Young Americans Center for Financial Education this summer, we couldn’t be more thrilled. These four individuals help deliver a hands-on lesson in financial education in a professional, fun, and accessible way! Michelle Lopez, age 20, is a Finance and Journalism major …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has wrapped up its first week of Virtual Programs. The Center ran four engaging, faced-paced courses focused on small class sizes and led by our expert instructors! One of these programs was Girls Can: Career Exploration, led by Young AmeriTowne Belmar Director Susan Weimer. Girls Can is designed to teach young women in fifth …
For a second summer, YouthBiz is partnering with Read More Co for their Stay F.R.E.S.H.™Entrepreneur Program. This eight-week session is great for teens who already have a business, are thinking about and want to start a business, or are completely new to the concept of entrepreneurship. Virtual sessions take place on Thursdays this summer from 12:00-1:30pm and only cost …
In our current environment, YouthBiz has moved much of its programming online so that aspiring entrepreneurs can participate safely at home. Last month’s Secret Garden Garnishes was a fun introduction to garden art! There were nine participants in the workshop, ranging in age from six to thirteen. Youth received all supplies via mail in advance, and for some, receiving mail …
Thank you for your support of Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank. The safety and health of our customers and constituents is our top priority, and so we are doing our part to follow guidelines set forth by health and school district officials. Please know that we are taking precautions to help us all stay healthy, …