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What’s even more exciting than the last day of school? A visit to Young AmeriTowne! During the last few weeks of their school year, 355 Durango-area students from eight different elementary schools experienced an exciting day in Young AmeriTowne. Local presenting sponsor Alpine Bank made this experience possible for a fourth straight year. Through this portable version of Young AmeriTowne, …
Students from Willow Creek Elementary spent their second-to-last day of fifth grade at an exciting place: Young AmeriTowne! This experience was even more memorable due to a special philanthropy presentation that included local nonprofits, all thanks to support from Schlessman Family Foundation. Young Americans first collaborated with Schlessman Family Foundation in 2000 to create a philanthropy lesson for Young AmeriTowne. …
A recent report by the Federal Reserve Board finds that four in 10 American families are financially fragile: unable to meet a $400 emergency without going into debt. But there is hope! Researchers studying financial fragility demonstrate that financial literacy “reduces the likelihood of being financially fragile by more than six percentage points…above and beyond the effects of educational achievement.” …
One goal of the Young AmeriTowne program is to help students prepare to be successful adults. At AmeriTowne in Denver, students learn what holding a job is like in the Colorado Public Radio Station. And they have a blast in the process! The job application process is one example. By applying and interviewing for an AmeriTowne job, students gain real-world …
Young AmeriTowne staff members literally “set up shop” in Aurora during the month of April, marking three years of presence in the Aurora community. This year a total of 537 students participated in AmeriTowne On the Road, presented by CoBank, representing schools throughout the district. The Aurora location made the program accessible for all types of learners. Principal Jennifer Murtha …
Community members, supporters, teachers and Young Americans Center staff members gathered in Young AmeriTowne this morning to celebrate the success of Send-a-School, a scholarship initiative that educated 8,271 deserving students last year. Thanks to Send-a-School, eligible students can participate in the Young AmeriTowne and International Towne educational programs at a reduced rate. For example, at Arrowhead Elementary school, where 46% of …
Complex economic concepts come to life in Young AmeriTowne, and the Containers Shop is no exception. Thanks to support from Colorado Container Corporation, students can experience, not just learn about, supply and demand. On a recent Wednesday, Container Shop Manager Daniel* had a huge smile on his face. Daniel, age 10, had just increased the prices of his products because the …
What’s better than a trip to Young AmeriTowne? A trip that includes a special visit from the top elected official in Colorado: Governor Jared Polis! Fifth grade students from Cherry Drive Elementary were thrilled to host Governor Polis in Young AmeriTowne on April 23 to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Governor Polis joined Department of Regulatory Agencies (or DORA) Executive Director …
Today was a busy day in the Young AmeriTowne Parts and Service Shop named, “You Break It Me Fix It.” Employees performed maintenance for vehicles in Towne and sold lollipops and sunglasses to their customers. If it weren’t for the size of the shop and the age of the workers, who are all fifth graders at Aurora Academy, you would …
It’s National Volunteer Week and a perfect time to shine a spotlight on a Young Americans Center for Financial Education partner that provides time, talent and treasure: Fidelity Investments. Thanks to Fidelity Investments, young people from all backgrounds receive a hands-on lesson in financial education that lasts into adulthood. Fidelity Investments has funded the Send-a-School initiative of Young Americans Center …
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