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.
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.”
VentuRealization’s Monthly Meeting, ReBuildUp’s Jobs Course at the Nussbaum Center, FabLocker’s Hackerspace Open Night, and “How To Right A Business Plan” at High Point Public Library. This episode is being simulcast on WQFS 90.9 FM Guilford College Radio.
Show Notes / Mentioned Events: Startup Calendar Wednesday June 11th to Tuesday June 17th
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.
The Nussbaum Center’s Entrepreneur Group “Shift” has it’s Monthly Meeting, Greensboro Hackerspace / The Forge’s first meeting of the Month, Kathleen Clay Library hosts Economy, Jr., and FabLocker’s Hackerspace Open Night. This episode is being simulcast on WQFS 90.9 FM Guilford College Radio.
Show Notes / Mentioned Events: Startup Calendar Wednesday June 4th to Tuesday June 10th
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
Recap in pictures of ReBuildUp promoting the Economic Literacy Summer Series sponsored by 
