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Students who participate in Young AmeriTowne gain insight about future careers in a number of ways. Besides filling out a job application, interviewing, and holding a job, students can also explore possible careers in the Towne College. At Young AmeriTowne in Denver, this experience is made possible by long-time supporter University of Denver. With an emphasis on ethics, experiential education and …
Saving, spending, and sharing money wisely are a few of the biggest takeaways from a student’s experience in Young AmeriTowne, but how does a business earn that money in the first place? What will make a shop’s product stand out enough to get consumers to spend their hard-earned money on it? When it comes to advertising, there are a few …
Being a Youth Advisory Board member is a truly transformative experience. No matter your interests, you can benefit a great deal from being a part of the board. Interested in business? The Board can teach you about banking, give you meaningful networking experiences with prominent professionals in the Denver business community, and provide meaningful experience with the inner workings of …
For the past 28 years, Young Americans Center for Financial Education has offered Summer Camps to help youth learn about basic financial literacy topics in a fun, hands-on way. This summer, Sarah Daly is sending her stepdaughter to camp for the second time—Amy enjoyed Junior Money Matters Camp so much last summer that she’s coming back for more! Sarah has been …
Pay Yourself First What does Pay Yourself First Mean? Pay Yourself First means that any time you receive money, you should immediately set aside an amount to save. Why Pay Yourself First? Once you deposit money into your savings account it is safer, and you’re less likely to spend it than if you keep it with you. When you save …
Maybe you (or your children) already have a savings account at Young Americans Bank. Did you know that children as young as 10 are eligible to open a checking account as well? If you’re wondering, “What is a checking account, anyway?” or “Why should I open a checking account?” we’re here to help! Read on to see if a checking …
Katie Cawley was the College President when she and her 5th grade classmates ran Young AmeriTowne more than a decade ago. This spring, she was back in Towne, excited and feeling “so fortunate for my own students to have this powerful program.” Katie, a first year teacher at St. Mary’s in Littleton, still has her Young AmeriTowne checkbook. And she’s grateful …
Hands-on, real-life experience is the foundation for all learning that takes place at Young Americans Center for Financial Education. A job at the Schomp Automotive Parts and Service Shop at Young AmeriTowne means that students learn about their role in a town’s economy while repairing a real car. All students in AmeriTowne are employees. Each shop requires at least three …
Young AmeriTowne citizens from Black Forest Hills Elementary, a Cherry Creek School, met Patty Salazar last Friday. Ms. Salazar is the State Bank and Financial Services Commissioner who works for the Department of Regulatory Agencies or DORA. Addressing the students, Ms. Salazar said that her job is to make sure that banks and credit unions in the state follow the law because, …
For many, Spring Break is a time to travel to the beach or go to Disneyland. But instead, for some aspiring youth entrepreneurs in Denver, Spring Break meant starting a business! From Tuesday, March 27 to Saturday, March 31, YouthBiz teamed up with three Denver Public Libraries to host mini-spring break camps: Pauline Robinson, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez, and Blair-Caldwell. The youth …
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