Over two weeks in July, teens at TPZ built wind, mechanical, and solar generating arrays, soldering together multiple projects and circuits, then tested and experimented. The high school students used the Microbit microcontroller to “switch” their grid power sources and model how energy grid draws power from different generation sources, depending on demand and supply conditions. The students also built a small electric car from the ground up that gave them the chance to look at some of the basics of how modern electric vehicles consume and control power. “By making the generators and getting to understand how the components worked together, we got a lot more understanding of how we could create something like this using our own hands,” said Tyler, a Deep Dive student. TPZ was able to create a learning experience that was so highly relevant to the sustainable energy industry thanks to support from National Grid! #cleanenergy #youthdevelopment @NationalGrid https://lnkd.in/eu8xDKxs
The Possible Zone
Non-profit Organizations
Boston, Massachusetts 4,224 followers
Where young people develop entrepreneurial spirit, start businesses, learn professional & STEAM skills & launch careers.
About us
The Possible Zone (TPZ) offers a fun, free, experiential learning program for young adults in Boston where they develop entrepreneurial spirit, skills & networks that strengthen their readiness for post-high school & the workforce. Students & associates explore state-of-the-art technologies & develop key social & emotional skills. They leave ready to shape their futures & ultimately advance their economic mobility. The Possible Zone is a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, please visit www.possibleproject.org. Apply here! http://bit.ly/2ku8OwX
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http://www.possiblezone.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Afterschool Education, Youth Entrepreneurship, Youth Development, Maker Education, STEAM Education, and Workforce Readiness
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31 Heath St
Boston, Massachusetts 02130, US
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This summer’s inaugural Clean Energy exploration was electric! High school students took a deep dive--from never having built circuits, to not only building and testing a wide array of power generation examples, but also the measurement tools and techniques utilized in clean energy! “I learned about voltage and resistance at school, but really finding out the meanings in a different way was so cool,” shared Donn, one of the students. TPZ was able to create a learning experience that was so highly relevant to the sustainable energy industry thanks to support from National Grid! #cleanenergy #youthdevelopment @NationalGrid https://lnkd.in/eu8xDKxs
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Have you done any exploring this summer? Nearly three dozen high school students have as they dove deeply into @Converse’s design process over two weeks at TPZ, transforming their ideas into personal apparel and footwear collections. The Boston teens worked side-by-side with more than 20 Converse employees, including graphic designers, color specialists, sneaker designers, product operation specialists, visual merchandisers, store managers, and interns. This was the third consecutive year that Converse partnered with TPZ to offer the popular summer Deep Dive. “Hearing about the different roles and areas of the Converse business was a learning process for me … and really insightful,” shared student Kendall. #designthinking #youthdevelopment #careerpathways Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqtsw245
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What a joy it is to see Boston teens light up as they learn new ways to express their creativity--such as during a recent Deep Dive with professionals from Converse and TPZ's great STEAM & educator team!
There are no summer doldrums at TPZ! In our Fab Lab, 30 high school students learned the @Converse product design process during the annual summer Deep Dive with our great friends at Converse! For two weeks in July, teens worked on their apparel and sneaker designs, which they created individually and in pairs. Guided by TPZ educators and Converse teammates, the students then worked in groups to shape their collective ideas into team designs. “Creativity is something that most people don’t talk about, but it’s good to experience together,” student Jediel shared. #designthinking #youthdevelopment Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqtsw245
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TPZ was proud to partner with @Converse and its Social & Community Impact Team for our third consecutive summer Deep Dive—one of the most popular programs we offer! Thank you Converse for giving so much of your talents and time to young people in Boston!
Meet the creative minds behind some wildly inventive custom Converse designs — from painterly flora and fauna illustrations to all-seeing eyes looking towards an unknown future. Over the past two weeks, 32 ninth- to eleventh-grade students have worked with Converse volunteer mentors to design and create a pair of Chuck Taylor All Stars and t-shirts at The Possible Zone (TPZ), a Boston-based organization providing engaging, hands-on, and tuition-free entrepreneurship and experiential learning programs that prepare high-school students from under-resourced communities for life-long learning and careers. Now in its third year, the Converse 101 Deep Dive is part of TPZ’s broader Deep Dives program offering, which equips students with transferable skills and gives them a taste of Boston’s creative industry. Specifically, Converse mentors guide the student cohorts in bringing their unique inspirations to life, helping them navigate group collaboration and build professional skills. Converse Lead Color & Product Designer Kyle B. Hart, who has served as a design mentor for three years, says that seeing the kids show off their work at the end of the program keeps him coming back. “They're super hyped on it,” he says, “which makes me feel really thankful to be a part of the program. It helps me give back in a meaningful way. And my life is drastically improved when I'm of service to others. If we all just do our part, if we all just do a little bit, the lift becomes so much lighter.” But can a two-week program really move the needle? Absolutely, says Janet Hollingsworth, VP of STEAM and Innovation at TPZ. “Our young people to this day still talk about the folks that were in the very first Converse workshop. The students still remember their names; they still remember what they did; they still proudly wear their t-shirts and their sneakers. That shows that this has a lasting impact in our students’ lives. Even three or four years after the very first engagement, we are still seeing that connection, as strong as ever.”
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There are no summer doldrums at TPZ! In our Fab Lab, 30 high school students learned the @Converse product design process during the annual summer Deep Dive with our great friends at Converse! For two weeks in July, teens worked on their apparel and sneaker designs, which they created individually and in pairs. Guided by TPZ educators and Converse teammates, the students then worked in groups to shape their collective ideas into team designs. “Creativity is something that most people don’t talk about, but it’s good to experience together,” student Jediel shared. #designthinking #youthdevelopment Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqtsw245
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Welcome to Meyling Galvez-Contreras who has joined the TPZ staff as a new Pathways Advisor, with a focus on college exploration and advising. Originally from Guatemala, Meyling moved to Allston at the age of 3; she graduated from Harvard College with a B.A. in Human Evolutionary Biology and a minor in African and African American Studies. Since then, she worked briefly at Vertex Pharmaceuticals for their Community Relations office, and then moved to the West End House Boys & Girls Club where she most recently served as their College Pathways Coach. In her spare time, Meyling is passionate about playing basketball and flag football. Fun fact— our Senior Director of Post-Secondary Pathways Joanna was her college counselor in high school and is loving this full circle moment. Welcome to TPZ Meyling!
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Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Green, TPZ's Director of People & Culture, who will lead recruiting efforts and work with the team to support and drive key culture efforts. Jennifer is a strategic people leader who brings a decade of leadership and Human Resources experience to her new post. Prior to joining TPZ, Jennifer served in diverse role in the non-profit, government, and legal sectors, where she led various Human Resource functions, including organizational development, talent acquisition, performance management, strategic planning, and employee wellness. Jennifer earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Missouri and holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Suffolk University Law School. Drawn to TPZ by her passion for innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and economic equity, Jennifer looks forward to leveraging her experience driving organizational development and spearheading strategic people initiatives to help foster growth, scalability, and impact at TPZ. Welcome to the team Jennifer!
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We welcome Rodrigo Tempestini, our new VP of Learning & Development (L&D), who will lead the organization’s L&D strategy and scaling of TPZ Academy. Rodrigo brings 25+ years of experience in L&D, having held leadership roles in the financial, gaming, transportation, and technology industries. He is passionate about creating innovative and engaging learning experiences that support career development and skills building for the future. From facilitation to leading large-scale L&D initiatives in over 20 countries, Rodrigo has created people-centric solutions that are informed by data analytics and supported by strong partnerships. He honed his skills as a senior L&D leader at Citizens Bank for several years, building out technical, soft skill, and leadership development programming from design to delivery. Rodrigo holds a degree in Electronics from ETET Technical School from his native Brazil. He is a Board Member of the Rhode Island Chapter for the Association for Talent Development and a volunteer in his community. Welcome to TPZ Rodrigo!
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The Possible Zone (TPZ), an innovative, tuition-free hands-on entrepreneurship program where young people in Boston prepare for life-long learning and leave ready for careers of the future, is proud to announce that Susan Penta, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and consultant with a passion for products, fascination with technology, and commitment to community that has underscored her 35-year career, is one of the newer members of the TPZ Board of Directors! #MIDIOR Consulting
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