3rd place at EOBA
3rd Place @ EOBA is a teen-led, invitation-only club rooted in East Oakland that provides a safe, joyful, and affirming space for youth to connect, decompress, grow, and just be. We’re building a culture of peer-led community, where young people rediscover their voice, develop social and life skills, and access resources—from field trips to financial literacy—while healing through laughter, connection, and care.
We Offer:
Game nights, open mics, movie nights
Music, dancing, open studio & art
Homework help & college/scholarship support
Workshops on mental health, dating, predatory lending, financial literacy, resume building
Local field trips, community service days, and much more!!!
Skills you can gain from our workshops
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Skills you can gain from our workshops ~
Scholarship & College Readiness
How to find and apply for scholarships
Personal statement/essay writing labs
Mock college interviews
FAFSA & financial aid navigation
Financial Literacy
Budgeting 101: How to stretch $100
Credit & Debt: Understanding the basics before you’re 18
Investing for beginners (stocks, crypto, savings)
Entrepreneurship & side hustle planning
Career & Professional Skills
Résumé and LinkedIn building
Mock job interviews with community professionals
Networking for opportunities (who you know, not just what you know)
Public speaking & presentation confidence
Etiquette & Social Skills
Dining etiquette: a “mock dinner party” with practice
Professional etiquette (emails, introductions, phone calls)
Social media branding: how to use it for opportunities, not drama
