The Possible Zone

We have more seats in our Discover class for new TPZ students! Registration has been extended until December 18th! Winter Term afterschool classes will be held January 13 – March 28; classes are twice each week--Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-6:30 PM or Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-6:30 PM. PROGRAMS ARE FREE and FUN! Eligibility: Students living in Boston and attending a Boston high school; students from Grades 9 & 10; students who are reading at English Level 3 or above. Student Benefits: Stipend: at least $24 for each day; access to state-of-the-art Makerspace; food & snacks. Some students may qualify to receive HS + College Credits Learn more today! https://lnkd.in/dBxfsn6U #youthentrepreneurship #youthdevelopment #bostonhighschool

This Giving Tuesday, can we count on you to deepen your commitment to The Possible Zone? Volunteer in our classrooms or Fab Lab. Share our news and social media posts.  Make a gift and help students dream big. Possible Begins With You!  #givingtuesday #PossibleBeginsWithYou https://lnkd.in/ep3uQfUz  

This Giving Tuesday, can we count on you to deepen your commitment to The Possible Zone? Volunteer in our classrooms or Fab Lab. Share our news and social media posts.  Make a gift and help students dream big. Possible Begins With You!  #givingtuesday #PossibleBeginsWithYou https://lnkd.in/ep3uQfUz  

We are nearing the end of our fall semester and students at The Possible Zone are ready to share what they have learned. If you are interested in volunteering with us, or want to connect us with someone who might be interested, please visit our Volunteer page to learn more about these opportunities: Presentation of Learning – Various days/times M-Th, 1-2 hours (before 6:00 p.m.)> Upon completion of the semester, students will present their reflections of the tech skills and competencies they developed throughout the semester. After each presentation, you will have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback through a form.   Open Studio – Fridays, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.> Join us to help guide students as they explore interests in electronics, coding, music production, multimedia, game design, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, large format printing, garment & textile design, and arts & crafts. #Volunteer #YouthDevelopment #FabLab https://lnkd.in/eSGWNi-A

The Possible Zone benefits from the expertise, collaborations, and support of many individuals and organizations that partner with us in our mission to advance economic equity by ensuring young people develop the entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers. On November 21, during an Appreciation Reception, we were pleased to recognize all our Partners and feature the following awardees who have positively impacted The Possible Zone through their contributions to our students, our program, or our community: Cynthia Breazeal, Ph.D., Dean for Digital Learning, and Matt Taylor, Researcher, from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Arthur Collins, District-wide Restorative Practices Coach, from Boston Public Schools Danielle Hardy, Curated Narrative & Editorial Photographer Karla Morales, Principal Scientist, from Takeda  Johana Rodriguez, Program Manager, Statewide/Multicultural Outreach, from Parent Professional Advocacy League Nora Baston, Superintendent, Bureau of Community Engagement, Kerlin Desir, Officer, and Bernadette Sullivan, Sergeant, from the Boston Police Department. Thank you to all who joined us during this special evening and to our host, Third Rock Ventures!

Thank you to our partners at WilmerHale for being trusted advisors and committed supporters of our work. Your generosity helped to make our inaugural #StudentHackathon, and all of our youth entrepreneurship programming, a success. #FastForge24 #HackathonBoston24 #FastForgeHackathon

Thank you to Andersen for being a sponsor of TPZ’s inaugural #StudentHackathon. We were thrilled to host high school students from across New England, along with expert corporate volunteers and judges, as they designed and pitched their ideas for the next hot consumer product. We also celebrated the hard work of the current TPZ Founding Associates who recently completed our 11-month Launch program, showcased their products, and provided updates on their companies’ successes. #FastForge24 #HackathonBoston24 #FastForgeHackathon

TPZ is so grateful to long-time board member and volunteer Robert Tepper for being a sponsor and serving as a judge at our inaugural Hackathon last week. Thank you for believing in TPZ and for giving high school students an opportunity to see what’s possible at The Possible Zone! #FastForge24 #HackathonBoston24 #FastForgeHackathon

Congratulations to the nine teams of students from Cristo Rey High School, Fenway High School, and the John D. O’Bryant School of Math & Science, all in Boston; and St. George Municipal High School from Maine, who came up with innovative product ideas during the FastForge Hackathon powered by The Possible Zone last Friday. Team #7 from the O’Bryant won first place for Myrani, their app-in-a-mirror that helps customers find the right outfits to fit the season, event, or mood. Team #6 from Cristo Rey High School earned second place for Headzpace, a sports headband that can be used for communication betwen coaches and athletes. Team 8, also from O’Bryant, earned third place for REBYL, a tracking app that notifies you if you leave your house without your keys, phone, and other important valuables. #FastForgeHackathon #FastForge24 #HackathonBoston24 #StudentHackathon