Pictures from the most enthusiastic players we’ve had so far for the “Economic Literacy Summer Series” at Hemphill Library on Tuesday, June 17th.
For this Summer Series event and all others, Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union (GMFCU) is our generous sponsor with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s entrepreneur group, helping organize volunteers.
The Economic Literacy Summer Series sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union continues with Economy, Jr. at Hemphill Library Tuesday, June 17th 6:30-8:00pm FREE for area teens.
Economy, Jr. provides students with insight into both sides of the economic coin by having them choose at the start of the game whether they want to play as a customer spending a month’s paycheck from their chosen career on necessities such as housing, groceries, child care, and more or as a merchant selling these products to customers to cover daily overhead and hopefully post a profit.
RSVP for your teen by calling 336-373-2925
We had a packed private event with about 35 participants for the Economy, Jr. held on behalf of Greensboro YWCA’s yWorld program at Jackson Middle School on Thursday, May 29th.
Special thanks again to event sponsor Parties 2 Dye 4 with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s startup group, providing organizing assistance.
Economy, Jr. in full swing
Crunching numbers in a crowded cafeteria
PRIVATE EVENT – On Thursday, May 29th, participants of the yWorld after school program created by the Greensboro YWCA will be playing “Economy, Jr.” where players play as a customer spending a month’s paycheck from their chosen career on necessities such as housing, groceries, child care, and more without going bankrupt. This event will be held after school at Jackson Middle School in Greensboro, NC.
Parties 2 Dye 4 is sponsoring the event with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s startup group, providing assistance.
Fun Economy, Jr. event last Tuesday on May 13th at Step Up Ministries thanks to our sponsor Parties 2 Dye 4 and volunteer organizer the Diva Network. Without further ado, the photos:
Shrewd Merchants
Game on!
Yet another transaction
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – On Saturday, May 17th, ages 11 on up to adults in Spartanburg, SC are welcome at the Mulch Tank to play “Economy, Jr.” where players gain insight into both sides of the economic coin by having them choose at the start of the game whether they want to play as a customer spending a month’s paycheck from their chosen career on necessities such as housing, groceries, child care, and more or as a merchant running a business needing to make enough sales to cover this month’s overhead.
Mulch Tank, the go to Business and Leadership Center in Spartanburg, is not only hosting, but also sponsoring the event with eVision Corp providing volunteer assistance.
RSVP for this free event by going to mulchtank.com
PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – Wednesday, July 23rd from 4:00-5:30pm, an Economy, Jr. will be held at Reynolda Manor Library in Winston-Salem. Ages 11-19 are welcome to participate.
This event is sponsored by Summit Credit Union with VentuRealization helping provide volunteers.
There’s still time to register your teenager for this event by filling out this RSVP form:
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Multiple events are in the works for branches of the Forsyth County Library. Specific dates and programs will be announced as details get finalized.
The Greensboro Public Library system has plans to hold a series of Economy, Jr.’s and Jobs Courses (Economy, Jr plus Pitch Drill) between March and August 2014 at their area branches.
These are the dates and times for the nine events:
Glenwood Library – Saturday, March 22nd @ 2-4:30pm
Jobs Course (Economy, Jr. plus Pitch Drill)
Kathleen Clay – Saturday, June 7th @ 2-3:30pm
Economy, Jr.
Hemphill Library – Tuesday, June 17th @ 6:30-8:00
Economy, Jr.
Benjamin Library – Saturday, June 21st @ 10:30am-1:00pm
Jobs Course (Economy, Jr. plus Pitch Drill)
McGirt-Horton – July, 17th @ 6-7:30pm
Economy, Jr.
Vance Chavis – Thursday, July 24th @ 6-7:30pm
Economy, Jr. (this is the Jobs Course held as a series)
Glenwood Library – Thursday, July 26th @ 2-3:30pm
Jobs Course (Economy, Jr. plus Pitch Drill)
Vance Chavis – Thursday, July 31st @ 6-7:30pm
Pitch Drill (this is the Jobs Course held as a series)
Central Library – Tuesday, August 5th @ 6-7:30pm
Economy, Jr.
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PRIVATE EVENT – On Tuesday, March 4th, selected students at Noble Academy will be playing “Economy, Jr.” where players gain insight into both sides of the economic coin by having them choose at the start of the game whether they want to play as a customer spending a month’s paycheck from their chosen career on necessities such as housing, groceries, child care, and more or as a merchant running a business needing to make enough sales to cover this month’s overhead.
Business Cents, a small business bookkeeping service, is sponsoring the event with Shift, the Nussbaum Center’s startup group, providing assistance.
