Why Young Americans?

Research shows that a large percentage of people of all ages, incomes, and education lack the basic financial knowledge and skills to ensure long-term stability for themselves and their families. This is why Young Americans believes it is never too early to teach children about money. Our hands-on programs and real-life experiences build life skills, work skills and financial self-sufficiency ...
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Plan Your Experience

Get ready to experience hands-on financial literacy in action! Select how you experience Young Americans to get a customized list of links for each of our signature programs.

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Bill Daniels, Founder: It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see our young people aren't being armed with the tools they need to be truly successful in our free enterprise system. Young Americans Bank and Young Americans Center for Financial Education would not exist without Bill Daniels, a truly one-of-a-kind entrepreneur and philanthropist.  Learn more about his legacy by watching ...
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Financial Literacy Resources for Educators

Young Americans Center for Financial Education wants to help teachers teach money smarts to students at all grade levels.  Find financial literacy resources for educators designed specifically for your student group in the categories below. Grades PK-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8
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Financial Literacy Resources for Families

Young Americans Center for Financial Education wants to help you on your journey to raise financially savvy children!  Below are resources to help you on your journey. Programs: Virtual Programs, let our trained staff guide your child through basic financial concepts online Summer Camps, week-long summer day camps for students who have completed grades 2-7 Mini Camps, 3- and 4-day ...
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Financial Literacy Resources for Youth

Young Americans Center for Financial Education wants to help YOU be more financially savvy!  Below are resources to help you on your journey. Young Americans Programs: Young AmeriTowne, a hands-on lesson in free enterprise for 5th graders International Towne, a hands-on lesson in global economics for 6th and 7th graders YouthBiz, a hub for entrepreneurial thinking and action for youth ...
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Financial Literacy Resources

Young Americans Center provides financial literacy resources for youth, families, and educators to learn more about finance and business.   Click on the topics below to learn more. We are excited to announce that virtual classes and other learning opportunities are now available!  Find more information here. Resources for Youth Resources for Families Resources for Educators

Financials

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Young Americans files income tax forms every year.  In addition, our finances are audited by an independent firm.  You can find copies of both below. Audited Financials 2022 Young Americans Center Audit 2021 Young Americans Center Audit 2020 Young Americans Center Audit 2019 Young Americans Center Audit 2018 Young Americans Center Audit 2017 Young Americans Center ...

Annual Report

Annual Report Young Americans Center for Financial Education shares who we are and who we’ve impacted in our Annual Report.  You can browse and download this publication below. Click on the image of the report to make it larger, then click the bottom right corner to download.   Annual Report 2016     Annual Report 2015