YouthBiz September – Starting off Right!

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As all youth have started a new scholastic year, so has YouthBiz. We’re starting this new school year with a bang! New workshops and business tours are on the horizon. Whether you’re looking for industry-specific information or business concept workshops, we have them! Our workshops are available for youth ages 6 through 21. Make sure to sign up for age …

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Sponsor Spotlight: Colorado Community College Shop ready for a new school year

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Stepping into Young AmeriTowne Belmar this fall, students will find an updated College waiting for them!  Thanks to the support of five local community colleges, Arapahoe Community College, Aurora Community College, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, and Red Rocks Community College, the shop in AmeriTowne has received a facelift. A collaborative effort between the five colleges and …

Updates around Towne!

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New and exciting changes have come to ALL of our program curriculums and Townes! With school starting up, August is our time of year to deeply analyze our curriculum, teacher orientations, and the overall processes in AmeriTowne and International Towne.  Over the last few weeks, the Young Americans Programs team has been really busy making sure everything is ready for …

Doing Your Part

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Every month Young Americans Bank dives into a financial concept to help our customers understand more about money.  During August, we’re looking at philanthropy.  What does it mean to give?  How do you plan your giving?  Get started here with these activities, and then come visit us in Young Americans Bank for more help, feedback, and tips. Time, Talent, Treasure …

AmeriTowne On the Road in Albuquerque

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If you drove 450 miles south on Interstate-25 last week, you would find something typically located only in Colorado–Young AmeriTowne Summer Camp!  Housed at Central New Mexico Community College, AmeriTowne On the Road camp taught fourth and fifth grade students from Albuquerque how to spend, save, and share their money wisely. After their return on Monday, Camp Counselors Chris, Ali, …

Meet the 2017-18 Youth Advisory Board

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Young Americans is thrilled to announce the 20 young adults who will serve on the Youth Advisory Board this school year. Board Members have the opportunity to learn “hands-on” about banking, business and the role of nonprofits in a community while providing valuable advice and insight to Young Americans Bank, the world’s only bank for young people, and its accompanying …

Business Pitches Impress at Be Your Own Boss Camp

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Be Your Own Boss Summer Camp concluded with a “bang” on Friday with an Expo and “Shark Tank” pitch competition! Campers spent the week developing a business plan, including production, cost, market research, funding, and even a tradeshow-style expo to present their work.  They pitched their business ideas to a group of peers, who then voted for their favorites.  Four …

Beat from the Branch – Passbook Pizza Party!

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We would love for everyone to join us in celebration of our 4th Annual Passbook Pizza Party! Join us on Saturday, August 12 from 11AM – 1 PM at one of two locations: Young Americans Bank Denver – 3550 East First Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206 Young Americans Bank Branch, Far Northeast – 4800 Telluride Street, Building #5 Denver, Colorado 80249 While munching on delicious pizza …

Money Matters Classes Return in August

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Starting next month, join Young Americans on Saturdays for a FREE, unique learning experience!  Designed especially for youth, ages 3-19, and their parents, Money Matters Classes have games and activities that teach young people about the importance of money and banking.  And, parents learn how to reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending.  Certificates can …