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Teen Impact program (TIP)
COA’s Teen Impact Program (TIP), located at COA's Goldin Center on Burleigh, helps teens build the confidence, skills, and connections they need to succeed in school and beyond. ​ TIP Program also provides Dinner Monday- Thursday to those students who are enrolled in programming.
Program
Program Offerings​
This program is unique to NOVA High School students, we offer field trips and bring groups in to talk about career education opportunities.
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Up to 20 teens- currently enrolled at NOVA High School.
WEEKLY Schedule
Monday - Thursday
3 PM- 7PM
5 PM Dinner Served onsite
​Friday
3 PM- 5 PM
ask all parents/guardians to be on time for pick-up. We love your teens, but we close on timE!
Location: COA Goldin Center at 2320 W Burleigh St | 414-263-8383
Monthly Themes
Identity & belonging
Mental wellness & emotional intelligence
College & career readiness
Giving back & gratitude
Money & entrepreneurship
Black history & excellence
Healthy relationships & boundaries
Leadership & legacy
Celebration & showcase
Sample Weekly Flow
​monday — mental health & community circle
check-in questions, journaling, affirmations, topic: “managing stress” or “self-love in social media age”
activity: vision board, or breathing/stretching circle
tuesday — life & leadership skills
topic: money basics, resume building, conflict resolution, speaking up for yourself
activity: roleplay job interviews, design a personal brand
wednesday — creative expression
topic: art, poetry, dance, podcasting, t-shirt design
activity: graffiti art boards, write & record a group spoken word piece
thursday — career & future pathways
topic: “what’s next after high school?” + guest speaker
activity: explore trade schools, meet a black entrepreneur, college tour planning
friday — fun & field trip / servicE
open gym, field trip to a museum, or a neighborhood clean-up
activity: teens plan & run the day
Want to know when we expand to all teens?
Submit your information in the form here to be added to our list of interested in learning more about the Teen Impact Program!