Game Theory Academy (GTA) is recruiting two new Instructors in 2017 to deliver GTA’s innovative financial decision-making curriculum to low-income youth in Oakland and Richmond. A qualified candidate must demonstrate an aptitude for microeconomics, as that forms the basis of our innovative curriculum, and a passion for money management. Our current […]
Every Wednesday in March, The New Parkway Theater in Oakland will donate 20% of ticket sales to Game Theory Academy. See great movies, enjoy delicious food, support a great local business AND support GTA? That sounds like a quadruple bottom line. See what’s playing.
Game Theory Academy is thrilled to announce a new program for Bay Area youth: Lending Circles. Through a partnership with Mission Asset Fund, GTA organizes small groups of youth to lend money to each other, in the process practicing saving and financial planning habits. It’s called a social loan, and […]
When I first started my internship at Game Theory Academy this summer, I thought I would hate office work because it can be so quiet except for the typing of the keys. However, I have learned that there is more to an office job than meets the eye. I did […]
By Sandra Rodriguez-Cortez I was an intern at Game Theory Academy for the summer before my senior year. This is my second internship. Last summer I was an intern in a preschool named Home Sweet Home. It was an amazing experience, and it made me realize that I really love […]
By Bryant Landeros This summer I was an intern at Game Theory Academy. My mentor was Preunky Akther. She leads the Oakland Youth Friendly Business Network project, which promotes businesses that help young people with career exploration. In every job you start with basics. I too started with simple tasks […]
Game Theory Academy (GTA) is recruiting an Economics Educator to deliver GTA’s innovative economic and financial literacy curriculum to low-income youth in Oakland. A qualified candidate must demonstrate an aptitude for microeconomics, as that forms the basis of our innovative curriculum, and a passion for money management. Our current instructor […]
Game Theory Academy (GTA) is recruiting an Outreach Manager to work closely with GTA’s team of instructors to recruit youth participants for our programs – via outreach to Bay Area schools, community organizations and an extensive network of youth advocates – as well as maintain contact with students after they […]
The 2013 Oakland Youth-Friendly Business Awards nominations are open! Act now to nominate the amazing businesses and individuals that go out of their way to offer training, internships, and other kinds of support for young people in Oakland. Winners will be announced on June 12, 2013 at Inner City Advisors‘ […]
I just finished teaching my first class at Game Theory Academy at the end of March. Even though I had a small class of seven, I think I had some of the best students as my first round of learners. What made them so awesome is that they participated and […]
