We recently received this note from a teacher, which illustrates the power of the Young AmeriTowne program: We had a student from a rough background. His life goal was to move to New York and live as a homeless man under a bridge (honest!). [At AmeriTowne] he learned how to fill out a job application, gave an awesome interview, and was Employee …
Vantiv Creates Real World Learning
Young AmeriTowne and International Towne are unique in providing opportunities for young people to learn about finances in a real world setting. Proud sponsor Vantiv helps to create this real world by providing a practice debit and credit card to every participating student. Thanks to Vantiv, students don’t just read about cards and credit—they actually experience how plastic works. Vantiv, a …
Sponsor Spotlight: Fun Services Supports FUNancial Education
One of the perks of being a citizen of Young AmeriTowne is all of the products available to purchase! During their breaks, students can shop for items like glow-in-the-dark sticky eyeballs, magical disappearing ink, flashlight keychains, and street-sign lollipops, just to name a few. These products are provided, in part, through the generosity of Fun Services, a local Denver Metro …
Sponsor Spotlight: Schomp Automotive
What does a Young AmeriTowne mechanic do? Each year, hundreds of students are employed at the Young AmeriTowne Parts and Service Shop, which is sponsored by Schomp Automotive. The shop provides automotive fleet services to businesses by checking tire pressure, spark plugs, fluid levels, batteries and air filters. Customers have the opportunity to identify various parts of a car engine …
“i’m lovin’ it” – Why Young Americans loves McDonalds
Can you imagine a world without the Big Mac? Or Chicken McNuggets? Or Happy Meals? Luckily, back in 1954, a man named Ray Kroc discovered a small burger restaurant in California, and wrote the first page of McDonald’s history. From that humble start as a small restaurant, McDonald’s has become one of the world’s leading foodservice retailers with more than …
Sponsor Spotlight: Children’s Hospital Colorado equipping youth with real-life medical experiences
Outfitted with lab coats, child-sized scrubs and stethoscopes, the students working in the Children’s Hospital Colorado sponsored Medical Center feel the part while working hard to tackle a number of “sicknesses” plaguing the Young AmeriTowne population. The accountant quickly gets to work paying off the bills, because the earlier they finish, the sooner they can begin moonlighting as a medical …
Sponsor Spotlight: Janus, Towne Hall Sponsor
Today we shine our sponsor spotlight on Janus Capital Group, a 15 year supporter of Young Americans Center for Financial Education. Since the partnership began in 2001, Janus has given contributions totaling over $400,000! Janus believes investing is a two-way street. Since 1994, The Janus Foundation has been the primary giving arm of the organization. Janus puts their passion and …
Ready to Win?
Young Americans is excited to announce that applications for Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Colorado’s largest competition for youth business owners are now open! Finalists and winners receive CASH prizes ($250-$1,000), to use towards operating or improving their business. Plus, winners are paired with a MENTOR, a successful Denver business person, to help guide their business strategy. Young Americans knows that Colorado is full …
Sponsor Spotlight: Cambiar Investors – Investment Company
As children become more aware of money and other financial concepts, it’s vital they are armed with important investment knowledge. When students visit the Investment Company at Young AmeriTowne they have the opportunity to participate in tailored-made lessons which were created with input from Cambiar Investors, an award-winning asset management company headquartered in Denver, Colo. Investing is a core concept …
Sponsor Spotlight: FirstBank
FirstBank – has been a community bank since its founding in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963. Over the years, FirstBank has focused on consumer and small business needs, offering a variety of banking products and services tailored to their customers. This same philosophy applies to their community service and charitable involvement. “FirstBank invests heavily at the local level because we recognize …
