The Emerging Opal provides instruction and activities to young women and girls between the ages of 10 and 14, after school,once per week during the school year. Girls are able to express themselves and share their feelings in a judgment-free setting. TEO inspires girls to be independent, intelligent, confident, and encourages them to rise up to challenges and pursue excellence.
The major planned activities revolve around the 6 Stepping Stones for young women and girls in the metropolitan Detroit area. Our dedicated and enthusiastic instructors provide stimulating lessons in a fun, engaging and friendly environment.
6 Stepping Stones
financial literacy
Activities teach girls about fiscal responsibility through engaging lessons about financial decisions, budgeting, savings, and more, that prepare them for the real world.
social responsibility
Activities empower girls with responsible thinking. Girls learn how to positively interact with others and build skills to act as change agents through problem solving.
cultural awareness
Lessons and activities allow girls to develop a sense of their own identity, as well as an understanding of those who are different in terms of race, family composition, religious beliefs and ability.
community service
Girls engage in meaningful service-based learning including leadership and life skills, empathy for the needs of others, and a sense of connectedness, purpose and efficacy, while making a positive difference in the lives of those around them.
positive identity development
Girls gain an understanding of how they can build and support their own self-worth and learn to develop a sense of well-being in oneself and to go out into the world with confidence.
leadership
Girls develop leadership traits, set career goals, and create strategies to achieve those goals and empower them to find their voice and become competent decision makers.
Mentoring
Mentorship, a key component, allows our staff to serve as inspirational role models and a strong support system for our girls.
Guest Speakers
We welcome a variety of speakers who have pursued their passions and inspired others to lead as outstanding role models for our girls.
Workshops
We offer inspiring and empowering workshops to promote hardiness in the social and emotional lives of our girls.
TEO Awards
We honor our girls, mentors and guest speakers for participating in our program and our board for growing our organization.
WDIV Local News Interview
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