One of the most popular items to buy in Young AmeriTowne is a briefcase from the Container Shop. Hand-folded by hard-working Assemblers, the briefcases hold a citizen’s paperwork, toys, and snacks. And with a starting price of only $3.00, they are a real steal! Briefcases are generously donated to Young Americans Center for Financial Education each year by the Rollie …
A Meeting of the Mayors: Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul visits Young AmeriTowne
On May 11, 80 sixth grade students from Summit Middle School received a special visit from Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul during their trip to Young AmeriTowne in Lakewood. A program of Young Americans Center for Financial Education, AmeriTowne teaches more than 31,514 students a year about personal finance and the free enterprise system in a hands-on, real-life way. Mayor Paul …
Sponsor Spotlight: Western Union helps better financial education
A basic introduction to financial literacy tools and preparing young people to be ready to enter the workforce helps students to be financially responsible adults. For children growing up in poverty, however, exposure to these concepts is particularly difficult. Young Americans Center strives to overcome this gap by delivering youth financial education to students regardless of background. A generous partner …
City of Lakewood and AmeriTowne are full of possibilities
When 5th graders enter Young AmeriTowne Belmar, they are immediately greeted with a message: The City of Lakewood welcomes you to Young AmeriTowne! This welcoming spirit has existed ever since Young AmeriTowne opened in Belmar. Because the City of Lakewood has been such a valuable community partner, we want to shine a spotlight on the important work we’ve accomplished together. …
Tales from Towne – A Teacher’s Story
We recently received this note from a teacher, which illustrates the power of the Young AmeriTowne program: We had a student from a rough background. His life goal was to move to New York and live as a homeless man under a bridge (honest!). [At AmeriTowne] he learned how to fill out a job application, gave an awesome interview, and was Employee …
What’s New in Towne?
This school year has gotten off to an amazing start with students coming from all over the state to participate in our programs, and we have had a few that have just shined. Recently in Young AmeriTowne one of the Bank Presidents created his own “Customer Satisfaction Survey” with questions like “Would you come back?” and “How long was your …
As the new school year begins, staff at Young Americans Center busily prepares for the arrival of over 36,000 students to Young AmeriTowne and International Towne! While we ready our Townes, hundreds of educators from across the Denver Metro Area are teaching students all of the background information they need to know to have a successful day. When school groups …
Tales from the Towne: Foam!
There are many products in Young AmeriTowne that kids get SO excited about during the towne tour. The Fitness Center is excited to debut a brand new product! Now for sale are stress balls, gliders, poppers and brand new FOAM FINGERS! These are great for any sports fan out there. They come in several different colors and every says “We’re …
Colorado Garden Foundation ‘Greening Up Towne’
Each day nearly a hundred students enter Young AmeriTowne greeted by beautiful planters filled with locally grown flowers and plants. Thanks to the Colorado Garden Foundation, Young Americans Center for Financial Education has received a three-year $45,000 sponsorship which supports the Parks and Recreation Director of Young AmeriTowne, planters, plants and supplies to enhance the student experience year-round. In addition …
Young AmeriTowne On The Road Kicks Off in Durango!
Providing Durango young people with real world skills and career exploration opportunities that will lead to financial independence for individuals and families, and stronger communities. Young Americans Center for Financial Education is thrilled to announce we are bringing the beloved Young AmeriTowne educational program to Durango this month! For the first time, fifth grade students from seven 9R elementary schools will …
