Today we shine our sponsor spotlight on Janus Capital Group, a 15 year supporter of Young Americans Center for Financial Education. Since the partnership began in 2001, Janus has given contributions totaling over $400,000! Janus believes investing is a two-way street. Since 1994, The Janus Foundation has been the primary giving arm of the organization. Janus puts their passion and …
Beat from the Branch: March Happenings!
Personal Finance Presentations Young Americans provides age-appropriate presentations focused on meeting Colorado personal financial literacy standards. This outreach is available at our facility in Denver at 3550 E. 1st Ave, Denver CO 80206. We offer a wide range of financial topics, including: Banking Money Recognition Savings Goals Budgeting Checking Accounts Credit Cards Presentations last between 45-60 minutes each. There must be a minimum …
Ready to Win?
Young Americans is excited to announce that applications for Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Colorado’s largest competition for youth business owners are now open! Finalists and winners receive CASH prizes ($250-$1,000), to use towards operating or improving their business. Plus, winners are paired with a MENTOR, a successful Denver business person, to help guide their business strategy. Young Americans knows that Colorado is full …
Meet Young Entrepreneur, Alex, Owner of Bulldog Belts
Entrepreneurship is the willingness to take risks and develop, organize and manage a business venture in a competitive global marketplace that is constantly evolving. Entrepreneurs are pioneers, innovators, leaders and inventors. Alex, age 10, is the owner of a company called Bulldog Belts. Watch him on Colorado & Company to learn more about his business. The Young Americans Center for Financial …
Tales from Towne: The Dilemma
International Towne is a one-of-a-kind educational program offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers to help teach students about global economics through fun, hands-on, experiential learning. Teachers use our curriculum to teach concepts in the classroom, which in turn prepares students for the most crucial (and fun) part of the program – a day running International Towne. International Towne is …
KeyBank & Young Americans Team Up To Provide Financial Literacy Education To Thousands Of Students
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is pleased to announce that KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation, both committed to encouraging personal financial literacy, have joined in a financial partnership increase the reach of Young AmeriTowne On the Road. On the Road is Young Americans’ most important initiative, taking the flagship educational program, Young AmeriTowne, into smaller and rural communities, serving …
Join us for the YouthBiz Spring 2016 Marketplace
YouthBiz Marketplace – Find exquisite gifts direct from 75+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. Spring Marketplace – April 16 All products are handmade and personally sold by …
Sponsor Spotlight: Cambiar Investors – Investment Company
As children become more aware of money and other financial concepts, it’s vital they are armed with important investment knowledge. When students visit the Investment Company at Young AmeriTowne they have the opportunity to participate in tailored-made lessons which were created with input from Cambiar Investors, an award-winning asset management company headquartered in Denver, Colo. Investing is a core concept …
Sponsor Spotlight: FirstBank
FirstBank – has been a community bank since its founding in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963. Over the years, FirstBank has focused on consumer and small business needs, offering a variety of banking products and services tailored to their customers. This same philosophy applies to their community service and charitable involvement. “FirstBank invests heavily at the local level because we recognize …
Colorado UpLift Pitch Competition
Young Americans Center for Financial Education hosted the first of many Colorado UpLift Pitch Competitions. Student business teams from four Denver Public Schools participated: Smarty Pen from Hill Campus of Arts and Science, Safety Security Jewelry from West Generation Academy, Spillow from West Leadership Academy, and Biz Wiz Pillow from Skinner Middle School. Each team had five minutes to pitch their company to …
