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.
“Economic Literacy Series Open to Greensboro Teens”
by Whitney Kenerly
“Summer is all fun and games for a teen until they realize they have no idea how to balance a checkbook. With a heated national discourse around the financial struggles of post-grads squeezed by student debt and low-income jobs, the Greensboro Public Library and Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union have teamed up for an Economic Literacy Summer Series.
The series consists of programs held from June 7 to August 5 designed by ReBuildUp, a company based in Greensboro that provides resources to “inspire the current and next generation of entrepreneurs about economics and business.”
Recap in pictures of ReBuildUp promoting the Economic Literacy Summer Series sponsored by Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union at the Teen Summit near the Greensboro Cultural Center Saturday, May 31st.
The crowds begin to form.
Nearby booths next to the Greensboro Public Library’s table. ReBuildUp’s section at the Greensboro Public Library’s table.
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.
ReBuildUp will be promoting the Summer Series at the Teen Summit this Saturday, May 31st from 3-6pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center on 200 N. Davie St. in Greensboro.
The following is a list of the dates, times, locations and programs of the Summer Series: Kathleen Clay Library – Saturday, June 7th @ 2-3:30pm Greensboro, NC Economy, Jr. RSVP by calling 336-373-2923
Hemphill Library – Tuesday, June 17th @ 6:30-8:00 Greensboro, NC Economy, Jr. RSVP by calling 336-373-2925
Come out to the Teen Summit at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. this Saturday afternoon to learn more about ReBuildUp’s programs in person as we help promote the Economic Literacy Summer Series at the Greensboro Public Library table.
“The City of Greensboro is hosting a Teen Summit from 3-6 pm Saturday, May 31 at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Free food and refreshments will be served for all teenagers present from 4-5 pm, along with music and entertainment. The Teen Summit will help inform teens on what programs, events, and activities are available throughout the summer. More than 15 local service providers will be on hand with information for teens and providing guidance on such things as career development and how to become a leader in your community.”