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Prepare youth for a successful financial future! Young Americans is committed to developing the financial literacy of youth in a fun, hands-on way.  We are able to deliver real-life experiences in personal finance, free enterprise, global economics and entrepreneurship as a result of a dedicated team of passionate staff members.  If you are looking for an impactful career working with ...
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Youth Advisory Board

2023-2024 Youth Advisory Board Members: Ariana Bates-Erlich - Co-Chair (Denver Jewish Day School), Krish Vipani - Co-Chair (Northfield High School), Avery Anderson (St. Mary's Academy), Sophie Bailey (Littleton High School), Brady Baumbusch (Colorado Academy), Leni Cooper (St. Mary's Academy), Oliver Deines (Northfield High School), Jacob Flannigan (Golden High School), Francesca Fucarino (Colorado Academy), Max Gart (Kent Denver), Matthew Layden (Regis ...

Governance Board

Young Americans has one Governance Board of Directors responsible for the overall performance of the Young Americans Bank or the nonprofit programs of Young Americans Center. The Board determines the strategic direction for the overall organization, approves and monitors policies and operating plans, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations. Young Americans Governance Board: Emeritus Directors: Roger Barkin, RMB Consultants …

Senior Staff

Young Americans staff members bring years of banking, financial, educational, fundraising and communications skills together as one team to further the mission of Young Americans. Dustin Zvonek, President and CEO Dustin joined Young Americans as President and CEO in the fall of 2023. Prior to joining the Young Americans team, Dustin owned and operated a successful executive management consulting firm ...

Funding

Funding Young Americans Center for Financial Education is a unique organization. We operate both a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a for-profit entity. While both entities share a common mission, the finances and operations of the two are completely separate. Young Americans Bank is a for-profit entity, an FDIC-insured, state-chartered bank. However due to the Bank's educational nature, it does not make ...

History & Founder

A Vision In 1984, Bill Daniels, known as the “father of cable television,” read about a young group of Denver students unable to obtain a bank loan. Bill realized that we, as a society, are doing a disservice to youth by not allowing their participation in our financial system. His answer: a real bank just for young people that would teach financial education. …

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About Young Americans

Kids should grow up knowing how to earn, make, and manage their money wisely. WE BELIEVE: [ ] We develop the financial literacy of young people through real-life experiences. MISSION: [ ] Young Americans reaches more than 67,000 youth each year in our Bank and Programs. Learn more and see our programs in action in our video. About Young Americans ...

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If you have questions or would like more information about any of our programs, please contact us!  Use the information below or submit a contact request at the bottom of the screen. Please visit our Locations page for more information.  If you would like to open a new account, please call ahead and schedule an appointment: 303-321-2265. Denver Young Americans ...

Helping Teachers Everywhere

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Money Matters is a program made possible by Great-West Great-Teachers, a program of Great-West Financial. The Money Matters program prides itself in providing high-quality financial education to children and parents, but did you know we assist teachers, too? Doing what? With summer quickly becoming a fond memory, we’re busy preparing a free workshop for elementary school teachers in the Denver …