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As part of the Young AmeriTowne program, students apply and interview for the jobs they would like to hold. Year after year, in schools all across the state, by far the most popular choice for students is a position at the Young AmeriTowne Radio Station. One reason for this reputation is that the Radio Station is an exciting work environment. …
Students who participate in Young AmeriTowne gain insight about future careers in a number of ways. Besides filling out a job application, interviewing, and holding a job, students can also explore possible careers in the Towne College. At Young AmeriTowne in Denver, this experience is made possible by long-time supporter University of Denver. With an emphasis on ethics, experiential education and …
Young AmeriTowne provides students with real-life experience in spending, saving, and sharing their money. This learning was reinforced with four different presentations in the last two weeks, where students donated real dollars to Colorado nonprofits. As part of the curriculum delivered at school, students learn about what philanthropy is and why it is important. They learn that philanthropy helps provide needed …
Saving, spending, and sharing money wisely are a few of the biggest takeaways from a student’s experience in Young AmeriTowne, but how does a business earn that money in the first place? What will make a shop’s product stand out enough to get consumers to spend their hard-earned money on it? When it comes to advertising, there are a few …
When Young AmeriTowne goes On the Road to communities like Durango and Grand Junction, we rely on community support to make the program possible. For the last four years, a valuable partner in this work has been Alpine Bank. According to its website, Alpine Bank’s commitment to community investment began with the opening of its first branch in Carbondale in …
Young AmeriTowne provides a real-life learning experience for students throughout Colorado. Thanks to the Rollie R. Kelley Family Foundation, part of this experience includes ecommerce—students can purchase a cardboard briefcase “online” that will be delivered to them in their shop. One of the most popular items to buy in Young AmeriTowne, briefcases are generously donated to Young Americans Center …
Hands-on, real-life experience is the foundation for all learning that takes place at Young Americans Center for Financial Education. A job at the Schomp Automotive Parts and Service Shop at Young AmeriTowne means that students learn about their role in a town’s economy while repairing a real car. All students in AmeriTowne are employees. Each shop requires at least three …
Young AmeriTowne citizens from Black Forest Hills Elementary, a Cherry Creek School, met Patty Salazar last Friday. Ms. Salazar is the State Bank and Financial Services Commissioner who works for the Department of Regulatory Agencies or DORA. Addressing the students, Ms. Salazar said that her job is to make sure that banks and credit unions in the state follow the law because, …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is all about hands-on real-life learning. In the Young AmeriTowne Newspaper shops in Denver and Belmar, long-time partner The Denver Post ensures this learning is as real as it can get! Students working at the Newspaper they create a four-page paper every day. The Editor works with the Ad Agents to design the layout …
Why is community important? Through Young AmeriTowne, a hands-on lesson in free enterprise, fifth graders discover that communities provide resources and support for individuals and families. Plus, they realize that they can impact their community in a positive way. A valuable partner in this work at Young AmeriTowne in Belmar is proud sponsor Alameda Gateway. By the time students step …
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