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The YouthBiz program of Young Americans Center for Financial Education encourages young people to think, speak, and act like entrepreneurs. Throughout 2017, proud sponsor Capital One has been a valuable partner in this work, reaching more than 893 students in the first half of the year alone. Thanks to a grant from Capital One, youth participated in numerous programs throughout the …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education provides programs that use real life, hands-on experiences for young people to learn about finance. An important component of these programs is providing opportunities for youth to learn about credit and debit cards, since they are such a staple in today’s economy. Thanks to Vantiv, each student participating in Young AmeriTowne and International Towne …
Starting next month, join Young Americans on Saturdays for a FREE, unique learning experience! Designed especially for youth, ages 3-19, and their parents, Money Matters Classes have games and activities that teach young people about the importance of money and banking. And, parents learn how to reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending. Certificates can …
On May 11, 80 sixth grade students from Summit Middle School received a special visit from Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul during their trip to Young AmeriTowne in Lakewood. A program of Young Americans Center for Financial Education, AmeriTowne teaches more than 31,514 students a year about personal finance and the free enterprise system in a hands-on, real-life way. Mayor Paul …
April is Financial Literacy Month–one of our favorite times of year here at Young Americans. Besides participating in a national conversation about how to better educate the public about finance, it is the perfect time for youth to take advantage of the programming and services offered by Young Americans. Young Americans Center for Financial Education is holding two FREE classes …
When it comes to community involvement, Young Americans Center Board Member Chris Picardi is passionate about financial literacy and helping break the cycle of poverty. He pours his heart, money and free time into a very important cause: helping underserved youth gain financial literacy so they learn how to earn, make and manage money wisely. An AmeriTowne alum, Chris attributes his current …
Best WOW Ideas Come from Students. Young AmeriTowne has been wowing 5th graders for more than 26 years, and sometimes the best WOW ideas come from a kid. Last year a ten-year-old photojournalist working in the TV Station taught staff how to edit in iMovie, with transitions between clips, words over the shots and even closing credits in different typefaces! …
There is something brand new and very special this school year at our Belmar location, and it creating a huge buzz. Thanks to a partnership with Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District (Alameda Gateway), Young AmeriTowne Belmar now has a completely revamped and updated TV station with all new furniture and fixtures where students produce real TV commercials to promote their …
Yay!!! The 2015-2016 Passbook is here. A reminder to all of customers on how The Passbook works, The Passbook runs from September 2015 to August 2016. As an initiative to our customers we have these amazing Passbooks come into the bank once a month to do one of the following: make a deposit into your account, use the coin machine, …
April is Financial Literacy Month and boy do we should have a lot planned! There are classes and activities and tour and a Marketplace. Wow! See below for the schedule and be sure to check our website for updates. Classes April 4, 2015 Savings Game (ages 9-12)- An interactive game where kids discuss ways to save money and learn how …
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