Money Skills for Life
Now more than ever, people and groups are stepping up to care for their communities, such as a Lakewood woman who hand sewed 500 masks and gave them for free or the thousands of front-line workers tirelessly working to help their neighbors and beyond. When we reflect on these hometown heroes, we see that those individuals are actively creating the …
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, …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has launched registration for 28 Virtual Program offerings! These three- or four-day sessions provide fun, engaging activities while preparing youth for the future. Below is a sneak peak at some of our favorites! Money Money Money Students wrapping up first or second grade this school year can take a deep dive into all things …
Credit is important in today’s world. We use credit cards to pay for purchases, and we must have credit to be able to take out a loan from a bank or financial services institution. This month, Young Americans Bank helps you learn all about credit! What is Credit? Credit is the borrowing of funds with the intent of paying them …
In 2010, when Taylor Palmie and Tanner Barkin were juniors in high school, they took a chance. The two started a small screen-printing business out of Tanner’s garage, and they dreamed about being the next Burton or Vans. Screen-printing was a fun hobby, and Taylor notes, “We made things at this point because we wanted to; for us and not …
During April Financial Literacy month, there are lots of fun activities for children to learn about important financial topics including savings and the difference between debit and credit. However, uncertainty and anxiety from the fallout from the pandemic has educators and researchers recommending more thoughtful conversations around these topics as well. Articles like Teach Kids about Money in a Financial …
Unprecedented times allow for the unique opportunity to utilize creativity and new platforms in order to stay connected with each other. Here at Young Americans Center, we were excited to launch our first-ever virtual Girl Scout Badge Class last Saturday, April 18. Brownie class participants had originally planned to meet in person for the class, but those plans changed due …
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars applications are now available online! This annual business competition honors the best young entrepreneurs in Colorado with cash prizes, up to $5,000, and a year-long mentorship with a Colorado business leader. After reading through hundreds of applications over the years, we’re bringing you are our five tips for creating a standout application. Tip #1 – Tell …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is proud to partner with Children’s Hospital Colorado to provide resources and ideas for families during this difficult time. There are opportunities to help those in need and opportunities to help those in need of activities! Parenting Tips Experts at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute offer tips to help you and your kids cope with …
Teachers, like healthcare workers and civic servants, are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. They are scrambling to quickly retool their education programs to meet the needs of students whose families face untold health and economic situations. Young Americans Center for Financial Education (Center) is there with them every step of the way, providing quality, standards-aligned programs–like Young AmeriTowne (29 years), International Towne (22 years) and YouthBiz (28 years) –that have never been …
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