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Get ready to experience hands-on financial literacy in action! Select how you experience Young Americans to get a customized list of links for each of our signature programs. I am a Select your roleTeacherParentVolunteerYouth Just for Teachers Young AmeriTowne / Free Enterprise International Towne / Global Economics YouthBiz / Entrepreneurship…

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Young AmeriTowne Information for Students

…your break, and become a citizen of a real Towne. Here are some links to pages to help you learn more about Young AmeriTowne, and opportunities where you can experience even more programs like it through Young Americans Center for Financial Education. We can’t wait to see you! Day in…

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Tales from Towne: Lessons in holiday spending

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…were learning about debit cards and the link to your own personal checking account. If you are weary about credit, share that, but remember that the convenience of a credit card while traveling internationally can be very beneficial, and that the opportunity to practice while using fake money is irreplaceable….

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Meet a Board Member: Susie Roh, U.S. Bank

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…civic engagement. A former professional golfer, Susie encourages other women, especially business women to say “yes” to a day on the links. Recently, she led an event held by the U.S. Bank Women Resource Group that brought women together at a driving range to have fun and gain confidence on…

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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…

Resources for Upper Elementary Educators

…hands-on way. Find links to individual lessons below, or download the full resource packet (coming soon). Virtual Programs Whether you’re searching for a quick activity or an in-depth, guided experience, Young Americans Center wants to help! Virtual Programs provide educators and parents with a hands-on lesson in financial education they…

Resources for Lower Elementary Educators

…program for K-12 students Personal Finance Presentations, in-person presentations for your school or group about a variety of age-appropriate financial concepts. Contact us for more information! Lessons and Activities: Stand-alone lessons help educators (and parents!) teach financial concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Find links to individual lessons below, or…

Resources for Middle School Educators

…Lessons and Activities: Stand-alone lessons help educators (and parents!) teach financial concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Find links to individual lessons below, or download the full resource packet (coming soon). Virtual Programs Whether you’re searching for a quick activity or an in-depth, guided experience, Young Americans Center wants to…

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YouthBiz Partner Offers Virtual Summer Program for Teens

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…the goal of Read More Co is to provide people with a passion for reading that will allow them to grow into the best versions of themselves. Registration for the Stay F.R.E.S.H. Entrepreneurship Program is available online. For more information, click the link above or view/download the Program information flier….