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Innovation Center – Peek In! <\/span><\/h2>\n

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<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n TPZ’s 36,000 s.f. Innovation Center supports student enrollment growth, space for local entrepreneurs, and collaboration with business & community partners.<\/p>\n  <\/td>\n

<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n The Innovation Center incorporates student design – including this wall mural – to welcome and inspire students. Message: This is your space! The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n Staff returned to in-person this month, moving into the new Center. This 1st floor entrance has gathering space for community & partners!<\/p>\n  <\/td>\n <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n Staff holding a meeting in one of the Innovation Center’s design studios, equipped with multimedia & advanced manufacturing technology.<\/p>\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/h2>\n Aventure Accelerator – For TPZ Alums Underway!<\/span><\/h2>\n TPZ’s Venture Fellowship has officially begun! With seed funding from a generous donor, this cohort-based Fellowship provides funding, mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities for TPZ\u2019s alumni who wish to pursue their own business as a career path and take it to the next level. In addition to support from experienced entrepreneurial mentors and business coaches, Fellows receive access to office space, equipment, and community within TPZ’s Innovation Center.<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n Meet our first Fellows:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n Jaleel Davis<\/h4>\n Jaleel, of Jaleel Draws, makes beautiful, custom art pieces, logos and merchandise to bring happiness to others. Jaleel’s goals include improving his website for custom orders and using the Innovation Center to paint.<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Joshua Elysee<\/h4>\n Josh is the cofounder of Jefe, a high-end, streetwear company. Jefe (meaning “boss” in Spanish) is intended to help people see their unlimited potential; that they can be the boss of their own lives and future. Josh’s goals include paying and growing his team, improving website traffic, and increasing the frequency of collection releases.<\/td>\n <\/p>\n Sean Hargrove<\/h4>\n Sean, the founder of Dorcey Atelier, has two brands: a high-end custom cut and sew apparel line and a more accessible, every-day inspired line. Sean’s goals include establishing both lines and improving his production process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n \n  <\/p>\n National Grid Supports Clean Energy Exploration!<\/span><\/h2>\n TPZ recently received a grant from committed partner, National Grid, to plan and delivery a Deep Dive course in clean energy. Co-developed with National Grid, this course will review emerging clean energy systems and technology, as well as related careers, opening up new opportunities for Boston’s young people!<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n \n <\/h2>\n We’re Hiring! <\/span><\/h2>\n TPZ is always looking for great candidates committed to economic equity, and to inspiring and preparing the next generation of professionals, innovators, and leaders. Please share these current career opportunities with your networks!<\/p>\n VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS<\/h5>\n As part of our leadership team, the Vice President of Communications will oversee and implement TPZ\u2019s internal and external communications activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in written and digital communications, public affairs, event planning, and media relations. This will be a hybrid role based in Boston.<\/p>\n DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING<\/h5>\n Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer, the Director of Finance and Accounting will manage the day-to-day financial operations for a growing direct service nonprofit with an increasingly diverse revenue model, bridging public, philanthropic, and fee-for-service funding. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and overall financial operations. This will be a hybrid role based in Boston.<\/p>\n DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH<\/h5>\n Reporting to the Chief Research and Evaluation Officer, the Director of Research will join our growing Evaluation and Learning Team and lead rigorous institutional and continuous improvement research efforts. The Director will oversee and support efforts to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and collaboratively work to establish TPZ as a thought leader in both research and practice.<\/p>\n RESEARCH ANALYST<\/h5>\n Reporting to the Senior Director of Evaluation, the Research Analyst will join our growing Evaluation and Learning Team and support efforts related to measurement of implementation and outcomes, program continuous improvement, and overall program evaluation. We seek a candidate who has the passion and skills to help evaluate and improve our programming, develop and implement systems for data management and use, support our efforts in thought leadership, and provide project management on various department projects.<\/p>\n TALENT MANAGER<\/h5>\n Our Talent team provides the resources, professional development and support for all TPZ employees to excel. Our new Talent Manager will help us to do that! A successful individual in this role will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits, wellness, recognition programs and practices. Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer and in partnership with the Director of Talent, the Talent Manager will be the primary resource for employee benefits and provide day-to-day support and administration in the areas outlined above.<\/p>\n  <\/p>\n For more information or to apply visit our website<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n \n \n  <\/p>\n Support The Future Of Our Students!<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Friends, We’re back! This month, our team returned to the office, moving into our new Boston Innovation Center in Jackson Square, at the cross-section of the City’s Mission Hill, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods! 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