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4 Nov 2025

TPZ & ASA are co-designing digital resources to help young people plan their postsecondary paths

American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, and The Possible Zone (TPZ), an innovative, hands-on youth development program where young people in Boston prepare for life-long learning and…

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22 Jul 2025

Ted Lombardi leads The Possible Zone expansion to gateway cities and beyond

BOSTON, MA – The Possible Zone (TPZ), an innovative, hands-on youth development program where high school students prepare for life-long learning and careers of the future, is proud to announce that Ted Lombardi, Ed.D., a leading public school administrator and…

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2 Jul 2025

TPZ Partners with Future of Higher Education

The Possible Zone (TPZ), an innovative educational nonprofit where young people strengthen their college and career readiness while building in-demand skills, is proud to partner with Future of Higher Education (FOHE) – the largest community of founders, executives, educators, operators,…

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5 Jun 2025

Register today for Summer 2025!

Registration for Summer 2025 programs at The Possible Zone is underway! Offerings include Deep Dives into Clean Energy, Cybersecurity, Converse Apparel & Footwear Design, Autonomous Robots, a Pathways Bootcamp, and much more! Students must be 9th and 10th Graders from…

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7 May 2025

Why Restorative Justice Practices Matter in a Youth Development Space Webinar

A restorative climate focuses on building a strong sense of community and positive relationships among all stakeholders, while also providing a framework for addressing conflict and harm. In a restorative educational community, all members feel safe and welcomed, and adults…

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24 Apr 2025

Programs aim to connect high schoolers to clean energy careers

Bay State Banner  |  by Avery Bleichfeld | April 24, 2025 Experiential learning makes a difference, Jeff Branson, Senior Director of STEAM Education & Partnerships, noted in a recent interview with The Bay State Banner newspaper for a story about…

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4 Feb 2025

The Possible Zone Board of Directors welcomes new members

The Possible Zone (TPZ), an innovative, hands-on entrepreneurship program where young people in Boston prepare for life-long learning and careers of the future, is proud to announce four leading change makers and experts in their industries have joined its Board of…

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23 Jan 2025

BPS students gain a competitive edge: New STEM-focused college access program

Boston high school students are gaining a competitive edge in the STEM fields thanks to a new collaboration that provides dynamic learning experiences. Beyond Possible – a collaboration of Boston Public Schools (BPS), The Possible Zone (TPZ), and Wentworth Institute…

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10 Jan 2025

Register now for Spring 2025!

As a student in the Discover class, you will explore the entrepreneurial mindsets and skills by learning about the factors contributing to building a robust entrepreneurial spirit. Two days each week, you will engage with various tools as you consider…

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5 Dec 2024

H.S. Students Dive into a Day-Long Product Launch Hackathon

H.S. Students Sprinted through a Mini Product Launch Hackathon Judges included industry change makers A few dozen Boston high school students, and a team from Maine, engaged in a hands-on, fast-paced, mini physical consumer product launch as part of FastForge,…

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6 Nov 2024

A Message to Our Community

The election and preceding campaign rhetoric have spurred deep emotion and reactions around the country. Many in our local community – students, families, neighbors, staff, and partners – are feeling vulnerable and concerned about their futures. The Possible Zone remains…

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25 Oct 2024

Hackathon brings together leading change-makers & Boston high school students  

A few dozen Boston high school students, and a small cohort from Maine, will engage in a hands-on, fast-paced, mini physical consumer product launch as part of FastForge, the inaugural Hackathon created by The Possible Zone and held at Artists…

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