School of Economics: Real-World Simulation for Kids

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ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City

Exploring Entrepreneurship with Junior Achievement at the School of Economics

200 NW 14 St, Blue Springs, MO 64015

8am-2pm (training from 8-9am)

Casual Attire & Comfortable Shoes | Lunch and Training Provided

Anyone age 14+ is welcome to volunteer!

At the School of Economics, students arrive as immigrants on Ellis Island. The International Bazaar setting provides the students with experience earning money and making wise spending or saving decisions. It is reality-based education that prepares elementary-aged children to manage their financial future.

During the 5-hour simulation, the students take out a loan from the School of Economics bank to open a store, purchase supplies, and produce and sell merchandise-with the ultimate goal being to pay back the loan and earn a profit. Volunteers assist students as they run their own businesses by advising and guiding them through financial and operating decisions.

This is also a great way for high schoolers to get service hours, or to volunteer as a family, as anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to volunteer!

Dates: June 16, 20, and July 12, 14

For additional information or questions, please contact Sheyvette Dinkens at (816) 561-3558 x 19 or sdinkens@jagkc.org.

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About Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City

Location:

2842 W. 47th Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Junior Achievement is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Description

Our vision is to create a brighter future for our children, our community and its businesses through the combination of real-world education; instilling a value of free enterprise, business, economics, and financial literacy; and, inspiring them to stay in school and improve the quality of their lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Fri Jun 16, 2017 - Fri Jul 14, 2017
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

200 NW 14th StreetBlue Springs, MO 64015

(39.019768,-94.28045)
 

DATE POSTED

June 1, 2017

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • 8am-2pm on a single day

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