BUILDING CONFIDENCE BEFORE CAREERS

WE TRAIN
BEFORE TRAINING.

We put real tools in young hands and real trades within reach — so the next step is informed, confident and intentional.

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4Core Trades
12–24Participant Ages
01Safety Comes First
WHO WE ARE

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Exposure, not paperwork.

Teenz on Point is the step before trade school, before the apprenticeship and before the first day on a crew.

We are not a certifying body. We are the introduction — safe, supervised, hands-on time with real tools and working tradespeople so young people can discover what fits before committing years to it.

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WE BUILD

CONFIDENCE.
READINESS.
DIRECTION.

WHAT THEY EXPERIENCE

The trades we expose them to.

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Electrical
Trade Pathway

Electrical

Blueprints, circuits, testing devices and code-based installation work.

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Electrical
Quick Facts

Electrical

  • Core Duties: Read blueprints, inspect components, use multimeters and follow building regulations.
  • Training Path: Most electricians learn through a multi-year paid apprenticeship.
  • Median Pay: $63,190 per year.
  • Career Outlook: Projected 9% growth from 2025 to 2035.
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Plumbing
Trade Pathway

Plumbing

Installation, repair, diagnostics and code-compliant plumbing systems.

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Plumbing
Quick Facts

Plumbing

  • Core Duties: Install pipes and fixtures, repair systems, clear drains and diagnose leaks.
  • Training Path: Apprenticeship-style learning with hands-on troubleshooting and code knowledge.
  • Median Pay: $63,800 per year.
  • Career Outlook: Strong demand from labor shortages and infrastructure needs.
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Carpentry
Trade Pathway

Carpentry

Measuring, cutting, framing, installing fixtures and repairing structures.

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Carpentry
Quick Facts

Carpentry

  • Core Duties: Read blueprints, measure and cut materials, build frameworks, install fixtures and repair structures.
  • Training Path: Many begin as apprentices, often starting around 40%–50% of journeyman pay.
  • Median Pay: $60,580 per year.
  • Career Outlook: Entry-level pay can start around $35,000–$40,000 and rise with experience.
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Brick Masonry
Trade Pathway

Brick Masonry

Layout, mortar mixing, block placement, cutting and precise alignment.

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Brick Masonry
Quick Facts

Brick Masonry

  • Core Duties: Read blueprints, mix mortar, lay brick or block, cut materials, check alignment and repair masonry.
  • Training Path: Hands-on training builds layout precision, material handling and technical masonry skills.
  • Median Pay: $58,270 per year.
  • Career Outlook: Skilled specialists can earn $77,290 to more than $95,000 annually.
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OUR LEADERSHIP

The people behind the mission.

Experienced leaders committed to giving young people safe, practical exposure to skilled trades and stronger pathways forward.

Phillip Cooper, President and CEO of Teenz on Point
President / CEO

Phillip Cooper

Organizational leadership, community partnerships and the long-term vision behind Teenz on Point.

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Phillip Cooper
President / CEO

Phillip Cooper

Phillip Cooper has been a case manager at Trinity Community Ministries for the past two years, working with homeless men, and is working toward becoming a certified addiction counselor.

Phillip came up with this dream in a 5×10 jail cell. For years he was part of the problem, and now it is time to be part of the solution.

He knows what it is like growing up in a broken home, running the inner-city streets, battling drug abuse, jails, and institutions. Teenz on Point will be an outlet of escape for youth.

“Nobody can beat you when you work hard.”
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Tony Rogers, Vice President of Teenz on Point
Vice President

Tony Rogers

Supports program leadership, partnerships and the operational growth of the organization.

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Tony Rogers
Vice President

Tony Rogers

Tony Rogers has been a mortgage banker for over 27 years and has always been a strong proponent of financial literacy for both kids and adults.

A former athlete, Tony uses his competitive nature to succeed in both his business and personal life.

He envisions a world where everyone can access higher education, gainful employment, and adequate healthcare.

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Regina Black Cooper, Assistant Program Coordinator at Teenz on Point
Assistant Program Coordinator

Regina Black Cooper

Supports participant coordination, program logistics and day-to-day engagement across Teenz on Point activities.

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Regina Black Cooper
Assistant Program Coordinator

Regina Black Cooper

Regina Black Cooper is a licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years of experience.

She has raised two successful children and has long been a mentor and coach for kids.

Regina is committed to being part of the solution in saving young lives and leaving a lasting legacy that reinforces one message: young lives matter.

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General Contact teenzonpoint@yahoo.com
Location 646 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA 30336
Teenz on Point youth learning safe tool use with an instructor
OUR STANDARD

Safety is the first skill.

Nobody touches a tool until they can protect themselves and the person next to them.

01

PPE First

Hard hats, eye and ear protection, gloves and boots — worn right, every time.

02

OSHA Awareness

Jobsite hazards, fall protection, ladder safety and the language crews expect you to know.

03

Jobsite Readiness

Showing up, speaking up, asking questions and carrying yourself like someone worth training.

THE EXPERIENCE

How it works.

A simple four-step path from curiosity to confident next steps.

Instructor introducing tools and skilled trades to young participants
01

Show Up

Ages 12 to 24. No experience. No tools. No cost of admission but your attention.

Young participants learning with hard hats and tools
02

Gear Up

Learn PPE and OSHA fundamentals before stepping near a live task.

Young participants actively building a framed structure
03

Get Hands On

Rotate through electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry with working tradespeople.

Teenz on Point participants standing inside a real construction environment
04

Move Forward

Enter an apprenticeship, trade school or program knowing what the work actually feels like.

Teenz on Point participants in a hands-on skilled trades training environment
THE MISSION

Build the person before the profession.

Teenz on Point creates a safer, clearer bridge between curiosity and a skilled-trades career by giving young people supervised exposure before commitment.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for community partnership.

01

Parents & Families

Give a young person a practical look at career paths they can see, touch and understand.

02

Schools & Youth Programs

Add skilled-trades exposure to career readiness, workforce development and youth programming.

03

Contractors & Tradespeople

Invest time, expertise and access in the next generation of skilled workers.

04

Community Partners

Help create pathways that connect young people to training, apprenticeships and opportunity.

TOP FORMS

Start here. Track your progress.

Use the options below to apply, complete assessments, and access additional participant resources as they become available.

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Get Started

Apply

Complete the Teenz on Point application form.

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Assessment

Pre-Assessment

Complete your pre-program assessment before training begins.

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Assessment

Post-Assessment

Complete your post-program assessment after training.

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Assessment

OSHA Test

Complete the OSHA safety assessment.

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Consent Form

Student Media Release and Consent

Complete the student media release and consent form.
COMMUNITY & PROGRAM PARTNERS

Organizations helping move the mission forward.

Teenz on Point connects youth with community spaces, workforce pathways, skilled-trades exposure, and organizations committed to opportunity.

The Home Depot Backyard
The Home Depot Backyard
Workforce Career Center
Workforce Career Center
YouthBuild Georgia Building Trades Academy
YouthBuild Georgia Building Trades Academy
HBCU Green Fund
HBCU Green Fund
City of South Fulton Parks and Recreation
City of South Fulton Parks & Recreation
Cobb County PARKS
Cobb County PARKS
City of South Fulton
City of South Fulton
GET THEM ON POINT

Ready to put opportunity within reach?

Parents, schools, youth programs, contractors and community partners — reach out about sessions, partnerships, sponsorships or volunteering your trade.

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