3rd Place @ 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.

  • 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!!!

We Offer:

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