As part of their preparation for Young AmeriTowne, students learn that philanthropy means giving one’s time, talent, or treasure to help the public good. When they become citizens of Young AmeriTowne, students can put this learning into action by donating their personal or business profits to the Donation Station! Volunteers from Fidelity Investments in Colorado helped to reinforce this concept …
YouthBiz entrepreneurship programming at Young Americans Center has experienced exponential growth over the last year. In 2017, 1,701 young people participated in YouthBiz programming or events, compared to just 127 participants in 2015. Partnerships with corporations and foundations have powered this growth, including proud sponsor Amica Companies Foundation which believes strongly in our mission to advance the social and economic …
Young Americans has two Boards of Directors which determine the strategic direction for the overall organization, approve and monitor policies and operating plans, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. This month we’d like to introduce you to a Young Americans Center Board Member, Erin Passan. Ms. Passan is Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications and Content for …
Students from Hygiene Elementary in Loveland were in for a real treat last week. When they visited Young AmeriTowne On the Road, there was not one, but two Mayors there to greet them: Greeley Mayor John Gates and Young AmeriTowne Mayor, 14-year-old Aiden Wilson. AmeriTowne On the Road, presented by CoBank, is a portable version of the flagship Young AmeriTowne …
The best kind of learning comes from real-world experience, which is why Young Americans Center for Financial Education has partnered with Colorado Garden Foundation to bring the outdoors inside Young AmeriTowne. Thanks to a Foundation grant, AmeriTowne in Denver and Belmar each have three enormous planters filled with green and flowering plants all year long. Since its beginnings, Colorado Garden …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education strives to teach youth about how to responsibly manage their finances. Part of this lesson involves the concept of investing, a topic that parents and teachers often shy away from due to their own misunderstandings or lack of knowledge about this subject. The Young AmeriTowne program, in partnership with Cambiar Investors, simplifies investing into …
As a provider of blended-learning programs, Young Americans Center delivers hands-on experiences for young people. Research increasingly demonstrates that such programs increase student motivation to learn while facilitating a deeper level of understanding (Association for Experiential Education). It’s a win-win for both teachers and students! Thanks to Janus Henderson Investors, students participating in Young AmeriTowne gain hands-on experience in civics and …
February 1, Colorado Springs, Fox 21 in Colorado Springs invited AmeriTowne On the Road Director Susan Stenhaug and local presenting sponsor Legacy Bank‘s Rebecca Diaz on its new show Living Local. Susan and Rebecca discussed the program’s recent visit to Pueblo, where it taught 253 youth about spending and saving in a fun, hands-on way. Watch the video on Fox 21’s …
Young Americans Center’s International Towne program provides a hands-on experience in global economics, and so much more! Every year, nearly 11,000 middle school students get a taste of world travel in just one day. A proud partner in this work is AAA Colorado, which presents each student with a passport for traveling throughout International Towne. An objective of International Towne …
Young AmeriTowne On the Road, presented by CoBank, wrapped up its last session in Pueblo yesterday! The two-week visit was a great success, teaching 253 students financial literacy in a fun, hands-on way. AmeriTowne On the Road has stopped in Pueblo every year since the program began in 2014. This tradition is particularly meaningful to Towne Director Chris O’Reilly, who …