Former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, has unveiled the Tyson Transformational Technologies Academy (TTA) for students in grades 6 to 12. Tyson, along with a former WWE Tough Enough winner, has partnered to establish this Cognia-accredited micro-school in Phoenix, Arizona. The TTA is funded through the ‘Empowerment Scholarship Account’ and other internal school scholarships.
The TTA is a groundbreaking educational institution that prioritizes emotional, belief, and physiological intelligence. Tyson’s involvement in the school is purely philanthropic, as he lends his name, image, and time without seeking any personal gain. Tyson himself stated:
The TTA aims to be a leader in education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. It seeks to revolutionize education through innovation, financial literacy, mentoring, and community engagement.
Former World Champion Boxer, Entertainer, and Entrepreneur Mike Tyson has recently introduced the Tyson Transformational Technologies Academy (TTA) in a move that combines education and philanthropy. The TTA is committed to providing high-quality education and personal growth opportunities to all young individuals, regardless of their academic background, race, or economic status.
Tyson’s personal journey, growing up in a challenging neighborhood and facing adversity throughout his childhood and adolescence, has fueled his passion for founding the TTA. Coming from Brownsville, Brooklyn, Tyson experienced poverty, crime, and an unstable family environment. He was sent to a juvenile detention center, where he discovered his love for boxing. While his formal education took a back seat, Tyson dedicated himself to the sport under the guidance of his mentor.
Despite limited formal education, Tyson gained invaluable knowledge in discipline, strategy, and dedication through his boxing career. The TTA serves as an opportunity for Tyson to provide the educational opportunities he never had.
According to the Source firstsportz.com