Quick overview of The Possible Project, our new Makerspace, and the power to be found at the intersection of youth entrepreneurship and maker education.

1. Introduction to
The Possible Project
David Selles, Makerspace Education Coordinator
The Possible Project www.possibleproject.org
955 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

2. OUR PROGRAM
• Three-Year Afterschool Program
Exploring intersection of entrepreneurship and making
• 4 Key Components:
1) Entrepreneurship Curriculum
2) Student Ventures
3) In-House Businesses
4) Career & Education Advising

3. OUR PROGRAM
High School Students
• Aged 14-18 (10th – 12th grade)
• No prior business training
• Nominated by school or community
member
“Untapped Potential”
• Have a spark but aren’t flourishing
• Risk categories:
 Receive counseling or on IEP
 English Language Learner
 Low SES

4. WHY “MAKING”?
•Students take ownership of product development
•Prototyping
•Production
•Cost analysis
•Fosters entrepreneurial mindset
•Identify a problem or need
•Create a solution or product
•Market to the public

5. WHY “MAKING”?
•21st century and STEAM skill acquisition
•Provide access to our students
•Workforce development
•Dedicated space for
hands-on production
•Large, high-tech equipment
•Messy activities

6. PRODUCTS AND PROJECTS

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12. CONTACT
David Selles, Makerspace Education Coordinator
david@possibleproject.org