The Possible Project: InnoLab

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Spotlight on: Something Belle

Something Belle, a handmade accessories venture, is taking The Possible Project by storm. Founders Chardé and Janika are seniors at the Community Charter School of Cambridge who dreamed up their business as a way to bring individuality to their school’s dress code. They produce headbands, hair bows, and bowties in a wide variety of fabrics and sizes for an affordable price. Something Belle is a very customer-service oriented business and will look for fabrics to meet any request. Chardé and Janika believe in giving back to their community and a portion of Something Belle’s sales go to support SASS, a student group that works to empower girls.  TPP is so proud of all these two have accomplished- as of February 2013 we know Janika will be attending Hamilton College on a full scholarship through the POSSE Foundation and we are waiting to hear what lucky four-year college will be able to count Chardé as a member of its Class of 2017.

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Ready, Set, Innovate!

The Possible Project will open Innolab: Think Possible, a makershop, in September 2013

CAMBRIDGE (June 21, 2013) - Ready, set, innovate! Boston startups can welcome their new neighbor, Innolab: Think Possible, with open arms. Innolab is the makerspace for The Possible Project (TPP), and will celebrate its official grand opening at 10 a.m. on Sept. 1, at 123 Kendall Square in Cambridge. With the best state-of-the-art equipment available, students are eager to think of the endless possibilities.

“Inspiration for the name ‘Innolab:Think Possible’ was drawn from our mission of empowering our students to be innovative as entrepreneurs,” said Leah Camhi, Executive Director of TPP. “It’s possible to make their ideas a reality.”  

The grand opening of Innolab will showcase current projects from students and attendees will get a sneak peak of the curriculum that will be used in the Fall. Innolab will be equipped with high tech equipment including 3D printers, laser cutting machines and more. “The state-of-the-art equipment will help students learn advanced manufacturing techniques for jobs in the 21st Century economy,” said Camhi.

TPP utilizes entrepreneurship to inspire young people who have untapped potential, empowering them with skills required to achieve enduring personal and professional success. “We guide our students through a novel dynamic curriculum, hands-on work experience, and assistance with entrepreneurial endeavors and career goals,” said Camhi.

TPP strives to have all their students use their skills to move through a high-level career path and improve their communities while remaining committed to the principle that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

Innolab: Think Possible Inspiration for the name “Innolab: Think Possible” was drawn from our mission of empowering our students to be innovative as entrepreneurs and that it’s possible to make their ideas a reality.  Innolab: Think Possible, is a makerspace where students can “learn-by-doing” while enhancing their own and The Possible Project’s businesses using state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.   The Possible Project is a youth entrepreneurship center that teaches Cambridge high school students to start and run their own business. For more information, visit The Possible Project’s website at www.possibleproject.org/