The entire fifth grade from Singing Hills Elementary spent the day at Young AmeriTowne in Belmar on Feb. 16. During that day, each student had a job for which they had applied and prepared to carry out in the weeks leading up to the event.
When they got to Young AmeriTowne, they went to work, interacted with other "professionals," went to the bank, bought and sold goods, paid fines, and even made sure to take their breaks on schedule.
The day was the culmination of five weeks of lessons. As their teachers introduced them to personal finance and career exploration, the students gained a true taste of what's ahead for them as they grow up.
