Young AmeriTowne Teacher Information

…from montview elementary school, Denver: Thank you for being an essential part of contributing to the kind of quality education that we strive to provide for all of our students. Use the links below to help you understand how Young AmeriTowne works, and please contact us with any additional questions….

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Meet a Board Member: Scott Simon, Chief Investment Officer, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado

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…and private equity. Prior to joining FPPA, Simon worked at University of Colorado Foundation, focusing on alternative investments. He also spent time at CenturyLink Asset Management as a portfolio manager and at Denver Employees Retirement Plan as an investment analyst. Simon joined the Young Americans Board ten years ago and…

Vectra Bank Financial Literacy Month

…Americans Center for Financial Education, 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, CO 80206. An adult (parent/grandparent/guardian) must accompany their child. All materials are provided. Limit 15 students. YouthBiz Virtual Workshop (youth ages 8-14) 10:00am – 11:00am Come up with the next BIG IDEA! Youth ages 8-14 participate in this Business Idea…

Youth entrepreneurs helped fuel the energy and excitement of Denver Startup Week for a third straight year! Youth Pass, a partnership between Young Americans Center’s YouthBiz program, Junior Achievement and Denver Startup Week, enabled students to participate in event workshops, to lead panel discussions, to compete for cash prizes, and to pitch their business ideas to Colorado entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout the week of September 16-20. YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SHOUKEN LOPEZ, LUKE ADEN, MIA HAYDEN, MELANIE ZHOU, AND JACK MCCONNELL PITCHED AT THE YOUTH PASS PITCH CHALLENGE. A highlight of the week occurred on Tuesday afternoon with the Youth Pass Pitch Challenge. Mirroring the adult Pitch Challenge, Youth Pass provided an opportunity for youth-owned businesses to pitch to a panel of judges. Four businesses took part: Luke Aden Photography created by Luke Aden, The Teen Entrepreneur created by Shouken Lopez, Katch created by Jack McConnell, and Oasis created by Mia Hayden and Melanie Zhou. Luke, who is a senior at Dakota Ridge High School, felt honored to participate: “The fact that teens have this opportunity is so exciting, and my goal is to hit the ground running whether I win or not.” Vice President of YouthBiz, Anna Leer, watched these entrepreneurs grow throughout the process of preparing for their pitch. “This experience has pushed them way beyond what’s comfortable,” she said. “Watching them grow, think, and develop what they really want for their business has been truly awe-inspiring for me and for everyone involved.” Team Oasis ended up taking top honors at the Youth Pass Pitch Challenge. Inspired to take action after a friend’s suicide, Mia and Melanie created Oasis to provide a physical “Oasis” space in schools for students to seek emotional care. After winning the Youth Pass Pitch Challenge, Oasis went on to compete against 19 other (adult-owned) businesses for a chance at the Denver Startup Week Pitch Challenge Finals. Mia and Melanie wowed the judges again, and they went on to win the Grand Prize Package worth $100,000! HANNAH, THE OWNER OF SIMPLY DENVER SOAP CO., TALKS TO CUSTOMERS AT THE DENVER STARTUP WEEK MARKETPLACE & EXPO. Youth entrepreneurs also participated in the third annual YouthBiz Marketplace and Expo at Denver Startup Week. While some of the 19 participants had long-established businesses, others, like 11-year-old Hannah, made their debut at the event. Hannah’s business, Simply Denver Soap Company, sells all-natural soaps for people with sensitive skin, just like her. For Hannah, talking to people about her products was, “a lot of fun!” She even made a few connections with business owners that would like to sell her soap in their shops. Marketplace visitors were also delighted and impressed with their experience. Entrepreneur and Denver Startup Week Participant Martin Rosenberg wrote on Twitter, “The young entrepreneurs here at #DENStartupWeek‘s Future of Entrepreneurship event were all so impressive, and I can’t thank @yacenter enough for putting this event on. I look forward to buying from all of them.” GABE NAGEL, CHLOE WARREN, CLAIRE FISK, AND EVAN HOING SHARED THEIR INSIGHTS WITH FELLOW MAKERS AT THE DENVER STARTUP WEEK MAKING IT PANEL. Youth Pass 2019 wrapped up with a panel discussion called Making It: Achieve Success in the Maker Movement at Any Age. Four young entrepreneurs led the discussion: Gabe Nagel, creator of Gabe’s Bazaar, Chloe Warren, Co-Owner of Sweet Bee Sisters, Claire Fisk, creator of Wonderful Words, and Evan Hoing, Owner of Evan Hoing Woodworking. In addition to sharing their stories, the entrepreneurs provided inspiration for getting started in the Maker Movement. Claire’s advice was simple: “Say yes! There’s so many opportunities if you just decide to say yes!” Gabe added, “Be persistent. Keep trying and don’t give up.” Through Denver Startup Week Youth Pass, youth entrepreneurs gained real world experience in running a business, pitching an idea and networking with the Colorado business community. And the real value of this week was that adult entrepreneurs could witness and interact with the future of entrepreneurship in our state.

Experience and Inspiration at Denver Startup Week 2019

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…businesses for a chance at the Denver Startup Week Pitch Challenge Finals. Mia and Melanie wowed the judges again, and they went on to win the Grand Prize Package worth $100,000! Hannah, the owner of Simply Denver Soap Co., talks to customers at the Denver Startup Week Marketplace & Expo….

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Youth Entrepreneurs Join Denver Startup Week

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Denver Startup Week went virtual this year, and young entrepreneurs were thrilled to take part! This year’s YouthPass events included a Pitch Challenge on Monday, September 14 and a Maker Track panel discussion on Tuesday, September 15. When two teen entrepreneurs competed in Denver Startup Week’s Pitch Competition last year,…

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Young AmeriTowne Curriculum

…culminating day where they will run Young AmeriTowne. When you sign up for a Young AmeriTowne program, you will receive a web link and a password to access the Young AmeriTowne curriculum. Lessons are delivered by teachers at school before students attend Young AmeriTowne. The curriculum includes 26 lessons. Most…

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International Towne Curriculum

…culminating day where they will run International Towne. When you sign up to participate in the International Towne program, you will receive a web link and a password to access the International Towne curriculum. The hands-on, interactive lessons and activities not only teach basic global economics, but also reinforce cultural…

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FAQs – Rural AmeriTowne

…link in making their community a better place. Business Preparation: Businesses conduct staff meetings, prepare their businesses to open and have job training sessions. Closing Activities: Back at school, lessons on determining profitability for the business, balancing business and personal accounts with the bank, business evaluations and Employee of the…

Online Banking

…top right corner of every page. A new page will now launch. Once this new page launches, click on the Enroll Now link right below the login information. It will then prompt you to enter in your type of account, your account number, your Social Security number, a security question…

Ask Amy: What Are the Best Money Apps for Kids?

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…this short video below as I suggest two of my favorite apps that focus on money concepts. http://youtu.be/E6c-PIkATY0 Quick list Here’s a list with links of some great apps I’ve encountered that keep kids entertained and engaged while thinking about money. As I mention in the video, there are various…