This essay is one in a series written by GTA students for American Banker magazine’s Bank Think blog. I opened my very first bank account during my sophomore year in high school, when I was receiving a paycheck ranging from $7 to $30 every two weeks for my job as […]
This essay is one in a series written by GTA students for American Banker magazine’s Bank Think blog. Always Ask Questions at the Bank by LaKeva Brown My banking experience started off great. I first got a checking account last November, a few days before Thanksgiving. My dad took me, […]
By GTA Instructor Krystal Fortner In December I finished teaching my third round of classes at Game Theory Academy, and I enjoy it more and more each time. Besides watching a beautiful sunset, I thoroughly enjoy witnessing students get really involved in a financial concept. What received a lot of […]
On any city street in Oakland, it’s hard to not see a sign that says “Check Cashing” or “Get Cash Fast Here.” There are over 2,500 payday lenders in the state of California and a large portion here in Northern California. To put that in perspective, there are about 1,200 […]
By Michele Thorne I began teaching at Game Theory Academy in 2011, and I always look forward to meeting new youth who want to earn money and learn money. During the summer, the GTA curriculum is taught twice weekly, as opposed to once a week, which makes the class fly […]
In the game of life, decisions, both large and small, will need to be made. From deciding on how much to spend on that fancy haircut for prom night or whether or not to attend a four-year college, these decisions will need strategic planning and some thoughtful understanding of what […]
Winners of the 2013 Oakland Youth-Friendly Business Awards were announced June 12 at the Inner City Advisor’s “ALL IN 2013” event at Oakland’s historic Fox Theater! We received over 60 nominations and honored one individual and four businesses for providing exceptional mentorship and essential career-building opportunities to Oakland youth. “Workplace […]
