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In early 2015, Erika,* a Pueblo-area 5th grader, awoke to over a foot of snow outside her home. She ran downstairs to confirm—her school was closed due to the weather. She immediately burst into tears. You might think this is an odd reaction for a 5th grader, until you learn that Erika’s school was scheduled to visit Young AmeriTowne On …
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Nancy Wigton who serves on the Young Americans Center for Financial Education board and is a member of the Executive Committee. Wigton is the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Cambiar Investors and has over 31 years of industry experience. Wigton oversees all facets of client relations and new business development. Prior to …
Crystal’s Story 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 of the Day at the Snack Shop. He told us it …
Did you know… …nearly two thirds of Americans can’t pass a basic financial literacy test? (Fortune.com) At Young Americans Center for Financial Education, our mission is to reverse this statistic by providing hands-on, FUN programs that teach young people about banking, economics, saving, credit cards and more! Support youth financial education on Colorado Gives Day – Tuesday, December 6, 2016
At Young Americans Center, we love sharing stories of youth entrepreneurs. So we can’t wait to tell you about UPS, an AmeriTowne sponsor. UPS was originally the vision of two teenage business owners! In 1907, 19-year-old James Casey and his friend Claude Ryan obtained a $100 loan from a Seattle-area bank and began making deliveries of letters, food, and other …
Young AmeriTowne is best known for providing students with a hands-on experience in the free enterprise system. But that’s not all! Thanks to Xcel Energy, AmeriTowne citizens working in the Utility Company Shop also explore energy conservation tips and practice making their community more energy efficient. As part of a commitment to local communities, Xcel Energy donated over $13.5 million …
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