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As we begin preparations for school visits in a few short weeks, I want to share one of the highlights of our summer. We were honored to host a group of students from Adams 12 Five Star School District for two weeks of summer day camps as part of the district’s Summer Recovery Program.
Featuring Young Americans Center’s hallmark program, Young AmeriTowne, the camps were designed to meet students and families’ needs to expedite a smooth transition for at-risk 5th grade students from elementary to middle school.
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Serving disadvantaged youth is at the core of the Center’s work. On average 31% of program participants are low-income with 20% participating on scholarship.
The Center has had a longtime partnership with Adams 12 Five Star School District. Through this partnership, 100% of the District’s elementary schools participate in Young AmeriTowne.
Adams 12 social studies coordinators, principals and teachers crafted Summer Recovery Programs with several partners including Denver Museum of Nature and Science, History Colorado, Broomfield Depot, and Young Americans Center for Financial Education.
The District selected Young AmeriTowne because of its track record in providing students a hands-on, engaging learning experience in alignment with the key principles of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning). Research shows that programs integrating social, emotional, and academic components result in more equitable learning environments. That's something we strive for at Young Americans, and we're proud to have participated.
Sincerely,
Rich Martinez
President and CEO
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Young Americans Welcomes
2021 Youth Advisory Board
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Young Americans welcomed the 2021 Youth Advisory Board and their families on August 12th with a reception in Young AmeriTowne followed by their first board meeting on August 14th.
This year's Board is an impressive group of 10th-12th graders from across the Denver metro area. They include:
Ashley Dunn (Co-Chair), Prospect Ridge Academy
Andrew Rusin (Co-Chair), Denver South High School
Angelina Akdis, Kent Denver School
Neil Bhavikatti, Cherry Creek High School
Nolan Cooper, J.K. Mullen High School
Alex Geldzahler, Denver East High School
Robert Grawemeyer, Denver East High School
William Johnson, Prospect Ridge Academy
Ben Katanic, Valor Christian High School
Joe Miller, Cherry Creek High School
Madeline Penning, J.K. Mullen High School
Hannah Reyes, St. Mary’s Academy
Natalie Rusin, Denver South High School
Sophie Salazar, George Washington High School
Emma Seneshen, St. Mary’s Academy
Jesus Soto, Boulder High School
Evan Stubbs, Kent Denver High School
Welcome!
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Sponsor Spotlight:
Safeway Supports Experiential Learning
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One thing the students learn right away when they work at the Towne Market through the Young AmeriTowne program, is competition is a healthy and inevitable part of running a business.
Thanks to a partnership with the Safeway Foundation, thousands of youth have the opportunity to learn sound business principles in an engaging, hands-on way every year.
Read more about this meaningful partnership on our blog.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Winners of our statewide youth business competition will be announced at the 2021 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Awards Ceremony and Gala on Thursday, October 7th. The winners will receive a cash award up to $5000 and will be paired with a mentor from the business community.
This year’s Presenting Mentors are:
- Jandel Allen-Davis, President and CEO, Craig Hospital
- Jeff Bennis, Vice President, Rifkin and Associates
- Jim Reuter, President and CEO, FirstBank
Table sponsors may select to join us at special, small group dinner parties (outdoor seating available – weather permitting) to be held at the Center’s facilities. See sponsorship opportunities here.
5:00pm - Cocktails and Youth Business Expo
6:00pm - 7:30pm - Dinner and Livestream
All others may register to watch the livestream from 6:00 - 6:30pm.
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Meet a Mentor:
Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D.
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 Every year, the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition pairs three Denver-area business leaders with three up-and-coming youth entrepreneurs.
The first mentor we are highlighting for the 2021 competition is Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, President and CEO of Craig Hospital. Dr. Allen-Davis is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and was in active practice for 25 years.
Allen-Davis is an active participant in the community and currently serves on several boards including Dartmouth Geisel Medical School; Denver Botanic Gardens; the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce; National Jewish Health; Colorado Hospital Association; the Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Board
She is excited to meet and mentor one of the three winners of this year's competition. Read more about Dr. Allen-Davis here.
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Concept of the Month:
10 Important $ Rules
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Good money management skills can be developed at an early age!
As a young adult, you can master money management by closely following the ten financial rules listed here.
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