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Young Americans Center for Financial Education

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Young Americans Center for Financial Education

Join the take charge generation! https://yacenter.org/ Money Smarts for Kids. Money Skills for Life.

In 1987, Bill Daniels founded Young Americans Bank as the world’s only bank designed specifically for young people 21 and under. He believed that America had the best financial system in the world and that everyone – young and old – should have access to that system. The Bank’s success was overwhelming and soon requests for programs, tours and presentations poured in from teachers and parents. To

fulfill those requests and support the community’s interest in growing a financially savvy generation of young people, Young Americans Center for Financial Education was established. This nonprofit entity allowed delivery of educational programs for youth of all ages to enhance the bank’s financial mission. Supported entirely by community businesses, foundations and individuals, the programs of the Center are designed to complement and reinforce each other to build life skills, work skills and financial self-sufficiency. The Center’s programs include:
• Young AmeriTowne – a hands-on lesson in free enterprise that allows 5th grade students to run their own town of 17 businesses. A 34-lesson curriculum is integrated into daily school work to prepare students for their roles in Young AmeriTowne.
• International Towne – a one-of-a-kind program that introduces middle school students to the financial realities of the global marketplace and, after weeks of classroom lessons, allows them to run a “world” of 16 foreign countries.
• Get aHead for Business – a 2-semester entrepreneurial program for high school students develops entrepreneurial thinking through classroom lessons and hands-on experience starting and running a real business in school.
• Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace, Running Your Own Biz and Be Your Own Boss summer camps, and the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs business competition offer entrepreneurial opportunities for youth to learn and experience the ins and outs of owning a business.
• Summer Camps and Money Matters classes provide a variety of financial lessons and activities to engage and educate kids of all ages. Since inception, nearly 600,000 youth have benefited from holding accounts at the Bank and participating in the nonprofit programs of the Center.

08/20/2026

⚡Young Americans Credit Card.

✅ Easy to use
✅ Safe and secure
✅ Build financial confidence

Discover what our credit card can offer today and take charge of your financial future!

08/03/2026

⚡ Entrepreneur of the Month

This August, we’re excited to spotlight Calvin McClure! 🎉

The young entrepreneur behind Calvin's Cat Sitting inspires us with his dedication and care for every pet. 🐱🐹🐸🐠🌿

Calvin provides personalized pet sitting for cats, hamsters, frogs, fish, and even plants while their owners are away. Every new client starts with an intake form to learn about each pet's personality, routine, favorite activities, and any special care they may need.

"Young Americans has helped me in a bunch of ways. I opened a savings account to deposit my earnings. I was recently named a Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars finalist. I have also attended summer camps through Young Americans."

We're proud to celebrate Calvin as our August YouthBiz Entrepreneur and a 2026 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Competition finalist! ✨

Learn more about his entrepreneurial journey and how Young Americans has supported his success.

07/30/2026

🍂 Fall into Entrepreneurship with YouthBiz! ⚡

Our YouthBiz Fall Workshops 2026 are almost here! From September through December, students will have the opportunity to build entrepreneurial skills, explore new business ideas, and gain the confidence to turn their passions into action.

Ready to get started? Click the link to learn more and register!
https://na2.hubs.ly/H06NB_X0

07/24/2026

Calling all Girl Scout leaders and families! 🍪⚡

Join the Girl Scouts Colorado Virtual Town Hall to learn how Young Americans Center for Financial Education can help Girl Scouts earn their Financial Literacy badges through engaging, hands-on programs.

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Virtual Event

Learn more and register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06NBv20

We can't wait to help your troop build money skills that last a lifetime!

07/21/2026

⚡Take Charge of Your Financial Future!

Join YouthBiz at UNC's Monfort College of Business for a FREE Financial & Budgeting Workshop!

Learn practical money management skills, create a budget that works for you, and build confidence in making smart financial decisions.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Kepner Hall, 800 17th Street, Greeley, CO 80639, Room 0040
🎓 Open to students in grades 8–12
💰 FREE to attend

Questions? Contact Vincent Gonzales:
📞 (303) 320-3229
📧 [email protected]

07/15/2026

⚡ChargeLab is our new interactive learning platform that helps young people build real-world money skills in a fun, practical, and engaging way.

✔️ 6 interactive courses: Banking, Spending, Budgeting, Credit, Investing & Philanthropy
✔️ Designed for ages 10–14 (grades 4–8)
✔️ Self-paced, gamified, and built to keep students engaged

⚡Limited-Time Perks (through Sept 30, 2026):
✔️ All courses are available for FREE!
💰 $5* for every badge earned during this time will be awarded on a monthly basis.
💰 Any student who opens a NEW bank account as a result of this program will receive an additional $10 deposit.
*only redeemable through Young Americans Bank *while rewards last

Help spread the word and take charge in empowering the next generation with financial skills. ⚡

👉 Get started here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06FkJP0

07/14/2026

⚡Young Americans Credit Card.

✅ Easy to use
✅ Safe and secure
✅ Build financial confidence

Discover what our credit card can offer today and take charge of your financial future!

07/13/2026

🎉 What an incredible evening at our Mini Marketplace & YouthBiz Spotlight Stars Finalist Announcement Party last Thursday!

A huge thank you to every young entrepreneur who applied this year. We continue to be inspired by your creativity, passion, and dedication to building your businesses.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 YouthBiz Spotlight Stars finalists:
⚡️ AB8 Creates – Arly Boyer
⚡️ Blade MFG – Liam Graham
⚡️ Calvin's Cat Sitting – Calvin McClure
⚡️ Colorado Lights – Kieran Spencer
⚡️ Esquilo Candies – Dylan Fox & Bennett Hornstein
⚡️ M's Eats – Morgan Friedman
⚡️ Mya's Crochet Gifts – Mya Brown
⚡️ Purple House Honey – Emma & Tessa Benson
⚡️ Shade Sense Studio – Preesha Halder & Abby Shu

👏 Congratulations to all of our finalists! We can't wait to celebrate your accomplishments and announce this year's winner at the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Business Competition Gala on October 15.

#2026

07/06/2026

⚡ Entrepreneur of the Month

This July, we’re excited to spotlight Preesha once again! 🎉 The young entrepreneur behind Shade Sense Studios continues to inspire us with her growth. Since last year, Shade Sense Studio has expanded significantly. "We launched Studio Shadows, our youth entrepreneurship mentorship program, which has now reached over 200 students through hands-on lessons in marketing, product development, and sales. We also introduced Shadow Labs, an online branch focused on branding and social media content creation."

Learn more about Preesha’s journey and how Young Americans has supported her success 💡

07/01/2026

⚡ Take Charge, Colorado 150! 🎉

Celebrate Colorado's 150th anniversary by taking charge of your financial future! Open a new checking account online along with a savings or CD account and earn up to a $150 bonus!

📅 Promotion runs July 1–31, 2026
🔑 Coupon Code: YABTCC0726

Open online. Save more. Be part of something big.

Click on the link to open your account today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06q8wF0

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3550 E 1st Avenue
Denver, CO
80206

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://yacenter.org/

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