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– Bivianan, Send-a-School scholarship Young AmeriTowne student If you want to advance the financial literacy of young people, Young Americans Center for Financial education is a great investment of your charitable dollars. Here are six ways you can have confidence you’ve put your gift where it can really impact kids. Programs are growing–even the ones like Young AmeriTowne that …
This month, Young Americans Bank wants to help you better manage your money! One of the most important personal money management rules is to live within your income. To accomplish this, most of us need a plan for how we will spend our money. Here are 5 steps you can use to create a spending plan: Step 1 – Take a …
“There’s not a lot of things you can give your grandchildren. An education is one.” Grandmother Denese Ellis read about Young Americans Center for Financial Education summer camps last summer in the Wall Street Journal. She lives in Pittsburgh, near her daughter, son-in-law, and only grandchild Grace, and she thought, “I think Grace would really enjoy this camp.” Knowing that …
If you’re a parent, you’re probably hoping to make the most of summer by including both fun and learning in your plans! Young Americans wants to our ideas for how you can help your kiddo learn money smarts this summer. Tip 1: Sidewalk Stand The old-fashioned lemonade stand is a great way for kiddos to get a taste of business. …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is fortunate to have a knowledgable and dedicated Board of Directors. This month, meet Board Member Heather White, Executive Vice President and Community Banking Director for Vectra Bank Colorado. Heather is responsible for all personnel in Vectra’s 37 retail branches and leads teams in business development, business banking and the client service team. She …
There’s a brand-new space for makers at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, and Young Americans Center for Financial Education is thrilled to be a part of it! The District Shops showcase artwork, products, and services from local artisans and small business owners. Within this unique space, you’ll also find products from four YouthBiz entrepreneurs. Brenden Coney, age 17, started Elevations Creations when …
If you were 10 years old, and your family had no money for “extras,” what would be the best news ever? How about a scholarship to the summer camp of your dreams! For 52 deserving students, the answer is “Yes! There’s a place for you at Jr. Money Matters, Girls Can, Be Your Own Boss, …” In fact, every camp, …
Some of the most important people in Young AmeriTowne are the Accountants—students who manage the finances of each shop. Typically, there are 17 Accountants working each day. Thanks to proud sponsor Eide Bailly, they get a taste of what being a real Accountant is like! The first accounting lesson for these students takes place at school. They learn how to …
Guess who’s back? Back again?! The pigs are back, tell your friends! Yes indeed, you heard that right! Young Americans Bank has decided once again to host our summer scavenger hunt “Pigs Around Town” for the brand new Belmar Branch in Lakewood. Come spend the day in the Belmar shopping center and earn FREE MONEY for the summer! All you …
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. …
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