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Young AmeriTowne is exciting and memorable for adults and kids alike. That’s how a partnership began between Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Madge M. and Joseph T. Mohar Charitable Foundation, which has supported hands-on financial education for the last decade. Mr. and Mrs. Mohar both had a strong work ethic and they valued financial education. The couple worked …
This summer, 200 fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh-graders are going to college by participating in the College for Kids program. Held at three Aims Community College campuses in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Lupton, College For Kids provides hands-on educational experiences in sports, art, STEM, and even entrepreneurship through YouthBiz. The first week of camp occurred at the Greeley campus where …
Looking for an educational and inspiring activity for your teen this summer? We know that summer can be challenging. Younger teens have challenges finding a summer job, and those who do work part time have to juggle sports practices and other long standing extracurricular activities. These commitments make it more difficult for teens to capitalize on opportunities over the summers, …
14-year-old Ezra Ekuban just started a new business that already has a big following! KONE is a premium ice cream starter made with the finest organic and all-natural ingredients. You can find his products online or at the Parkers Farmers Market on Sunday’s from 8am-1pm. He has applied to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition in hopes of making …
What do lava lamps, chocolate, and key chains all have in common? You could find all of these hand-crafted products (and much more!) at the 2019 DSST: Green Valley Ranch “Elective Showcase!” Seventh grade students celebrated the end of their school year by demonstrating their learning at this energy-filled event. Nestled between preforming music groups and art galleries, 16 student-created …
If you’re hoping to save, not just spend money this summer break, you’re in luck! There are so many ways to be a young business owner. This week, YouthBiz and Young Americans Center for Financial Education bring you our top ideas for starting a summer business. Neighborhood Game Night – Organize games for neighborhood kids to come over and play…for a small …
12-year-old Evan Hoing has only been in business a few months, but you’d never know it! His wooden pens, toys, and bowls are amazing, and Governor Polis even signed a bill into law using one of Evan’s pens! This young entrepreneur sold his products, which make excellent gifts, at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace. Learn more about Evan and his business …
Thinking about spring break brings to mind a relaxing vacation. But for 48 entrepreneurs, this year’s spring break was spent creating the perfect business idea as part of YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camps, a partnership between Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Denver Public Libraries. The YouthBiz StartUp curriculum guides 11-14 year-olds through the basics of creating a business idea. Young people …
Have you ever heard of amigurumi? These adorable, crocheted creatures are a big hit on Etsy, and 15-year-old Josephine “Joey” Stockton is an amigurumi expert. She’s owned her own business, Nerdy Crochet, for seven months now, and her signature items relate to science, technology, engineering and math—think multi-colored crocheted test tubes or a blood cell biology kit! Joey is hoping …
Students from McAuliffe International and Kepner Beacon Middle School have been participating in YouthBiz Startup enrichment classes the last few months. This week they presented their awesome business ideas! McAuliffe International’s business competition was one for the books! There were six business ideas being presented and everyone talked about their competition, material costs and future goals for their product: The Nomad-A …
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