Money Skills for Life
Youth entrepreneurs, their parents, and their biggest fans gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Monday for a Senate committee vote on bill 19-103, Legalizing Minor’s Businesses. Co-sponsored by Senators Angela Williams (D) and Jack Tate (R), the bill would permit youth to operate a business without a permit as long as it runs for fewer than 84 days a year, …
Entrepreneur and inventor Gabe Nagel has been tinkering with different products throughout his four years in business, and he’s finally landed on success. His top product offerings include moisturizing massage candles and super bars—sunscreen, moisturizer, insect repellent and deodorant all in one. His success over the past year has encouraged Gabe to give back, and he plans to donate a …
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars is Young Americans Center for Financial Education’s chance to celebrate Colorado’s top youth entrepreneurs! This annual gala event recognizes entrepreneurs in 3 categories, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-15 and Ages 16-21, and awards cash prizes to a winner and two finalists in each category. We are excited to announce that we’ve added a new category and that …
If you ask a kiddo what investing means, they’ll probably give you a blank stare. In fact, many adults will do the same! However, knowing what investing is and how it works can help your children successfully navigate the financial world as adults. Here are some ideas to help! Young children can start by learning what it means to work …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education would like to introduce you to a valuable member of the Young Americans Bank Board of Directors: Mr. Norm Franke, Regional President of Alpine Bank. Mr. Franke began his career with Alpine Bank in May, 1983. As a management trainee, Mr. Franke worked with the bank’s overall operations and computer systems, bank operational duties, …
Young AmeriTowne On the Road, presented by CoBank, just returned from an impactful two weeks in Pueblo. In total, 247 students received a hands-on lesson in free enterprise while the program was set up at Pueblo Community College. This year marked On the Road’s fifth trip to the Pueblo community, and schools like Desert Sage Elementary, located in the nearby …
Every year, 11,000 young people participate in International Towne, a program of Young Americans Center for Financial Education. Thanks to long-time partner AAA Colorado, middle school students can experience the world without ever leaving Colorado. On a recent Friday in International Towne, 13-year-old Sarina* encouraged her fellow citizens to visit her country, Russia, and purchase a chocolate chip cookie. Sarina …
YouthBiz is excited to announce that we’re holding a Valentine’s Day Trunk Show next month! You’ll find great gifts from six different youth business owners, including a few former Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars winners and finalists. Sweet Bee Sisters, a 2017 winner, will sell their all natural, beeswax-based skin-care products. At Gabe’s Bazaar, owned by 2018 finalist Gabe Nagel, you’ll find moisturizing …
On Saturday, ambitious current and future business owners gathered to learn about interview skills and how to be confident speaking on camera. Since YouthBiz partners with Colorado & Company every month to feature a young business owner, it is important to sound knowledgeable and professional when talking about yourself or your business. We were lucky enough to have the workshop …
Already broke your New Year’s Resolution to save more in 2019? Don’t worry, Young Americans Bank can help with that! Come join us Saturday, February 02, 2019 through Friday, February 08, 2019 for another New Year event. We will be celebrating Lunar New Year with our zodiac friend, the pig. In the Lunar spirit, the bank will be passing out …
Published in the #AmeriTowne #OntheRoad Newspaper today: "AmeriTowne will help us for year and years till the end. It's helping us learn for the future!" Thank you @LHSTigerCO for joining us! @JeffcoSchoolsCo
