Beyond the Gloves: COBA Boxers Build Brighter Futures with ETEC by Their Side
At Charter Oak Boxing Academy in Hartford, young fighters are training for more than titles—they’re preparing for life.
As featured in NBC Connecticut’s Connecticut in Color, COBA is transforming the lives of youth through a rare combination of championship-level boxing and top-tier educational support. And ETEC—Elite Tertiary Education Consulting—is proud to be part of that journey.
COBA Students Begin First Day as Yard Goats Ushers at Dunkin’ Donuts Park
Hartford, CT – On Saturday, March 29, 2025, students from Charter Oak Boxing Academy (COBA) proudly worked their first day as ushers at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. The event marked a significant milestone following their successful completion of the COBA-Yard Goats Vocational Program — a collaborative initiative providing job-readiness training and employment opportunities for local youth.
COBA HBCU College Tour 2025 – A Journey Toward Possibility
Wheels up, dreams on deck. This April, the COBA Bus is hitting the highway for a powerful week of inspiration, discovery, and empowerment. From April 14th to April 18th, 2025, students from Charter Oak Boxing Academy (COBA), with support from Elite Tertiary Education Consulting (ETEC), will embark on the COBA HBCU College Tour — a life-changing journey through some of the most impactful institutions in the country.
Wheels Up! The COBA Bus Hits The Road!
There’s a new ride rolling through Connecticut — and it’s not just any van. It’s the COBA Bus, a fully loaded Sprinter Van dedicated to transporting youth to brighter futures. This bus is more than just a vehicle — it’s a symbol of access, opportunity, and movement. When you see it on the road, just know that something powerful is happening.
Empowering Futures — COBA & ETEC Launch Post-Secondary Educational Portal Program
From boxing gloves to graduation caps, Charter Oak Boxing Academy (COBA) and Elite Tertiary Education Consulting (ETEC) are rewriting what youth empowerment looks like in Hartford. Through their newest joint initiative, the COBA Post-Secondary Educational Portal Program, they are providing students with not just a vision for success — but a structured, supported path to achieve it.
How COBA & ETEC Are Shaping Futures for Hartford Youth – As Seen on NBC Connecticut
On March 15, 2025, NBC Connecticut aired a heartwarming and powerful segment that put a spotlight on the inspiring work being done by Charter Oak Boxing Academy (COBA) and Elite Tertiary Education Consulting (ETEC). Through the lens of the Local Impact Grant, this story is a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose — and how local heroes are building up the next generation.
COBA Kids Shine at Hartford Yard Goats Career Fair with Support from ETEC
In an exciting moment for the youth of Connecticut, ETEC (Elite Tertiary Education Consulting LLC) teamed up with COBA (Chart Oak Boxing Academy) to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for the COBA Kids — a group of motivated high school students — at the Hartford Yard Goats Career Fair.