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Economy, Jr. Demo for Teachers 7/15 & 7/16

ReBuildUp-Presentation3-400x533ReBuildUp will be holding a demo for teachers of our economic literacy game Economy, Jr. on Wednesday, July 15th 6-8pm at Central Library [map] in Downtown Greensboro across from the Children’s Museum and again the next evening Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm at Vance Chavis Library [map].  Instructors on a tight schedule are welcome to pop in at their convenience.


Economy, Jr. shows students both sides of the economic coin with half of them playing as customers spending a month’s paycheck on necessities trying to avoid bankruptcy and the other half as merchants trying to sell enough to cover costs and post a profit.
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Exit surveys show participants walk away with a strong appreciation for what their parents go through, the value of education, and the importance of getting a good job before having kids.
GRIMSLEY-5th-600Economy, Jr. can be held for up to 32 students in a single class period with 3 volunteers or over 300+ students in a day with just 7 volunteers.  Contact us if you have any questions.

PICS: 6/30 Economy Jr @ Glenwood Library spons. by P2D4

Despite a sudden storm right before the event, we ended up with a great turnout for the Economy, Jr. held at Glenwood Library on Tuesday, June 30th 6-8pm sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4.  Our next Economy, Jr. event will be Thursday, July 16th 7-9pm @ Vance Chavis Library.

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6/30: Economy, Jr. @ Glenwood Library sponsored by P2D4

Crest--15GLNWD-EJ-300PUBLIC (FREE) EVENT – Tuesday, June 30th 6-8pm Economy, Jr. will be held at Glenwood Library for teens to see both sides of the economic coin.  This is the first event of the Entrepreneur Summer at Greensboro Library sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4 with organizing help from Shift.

Economy, Jr. @ Providence Baptist Church 8/2

rebuildup_CRESTS-Providence-EJ-300PRIVATE EVENT – On Saturday, August 2nd in Greensboro, Economy, Jr. will be held at Providence Baptist Church for about 25 college bound students to teach them budgeting skills as they begin their adult lives.

Providence Baptist Church is sponsoring in addition to providing the volunteers for this event.

PICTURES: Economy Jr @ Reynolda Manor Library 7/23 sponsored by Summit Credit Union

Pictures from our Wednesday, July 23rd Economy, Jr. at Reynolda Manor Library in Winston-Salem.  This event is courtesy of our sponsor Summit Credit Union with VentuRealization helping provide volunteers.
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Economy, Jr. @ Step Up Ministries Sponsored by Parties 2 Dye 4

rebuildup_CRESTS-StepUp-5-13-14-EJi-300 PRIVATE EVENT – On Tuesday, May 13th, participants of the “Be Good To Yourself” Teen Mentor program at Step Up Ministries 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.

Parties 2 Dye 4 is sponsoring the event with the Diva Network helping organize the event.

Economy Jr at Reynolda Manor Library, July 23rd

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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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Greensboro Library to hold 9 ReBuildUp events

city_G_Library_logo_apr_2010_349The 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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VIDEO: Economy Jr. @ Noble Academy March 4th Sponsored by Business Cents

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.
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