THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 22, 2022 Page 11 Malden sophs experience taste of college this summer through Minds Matter mentorship program B OSTON – Nearly 100 sophomores and juniors from high schools in Greater Boston, including two from Malden, will be spending part of their summer taking college courses at some of the most prestigious colleges in the country thanks to a program sponsored by Minds Matter Boston. The program is designed to provide students with valuable exposure to life on a college campus while engaging with college-level courses and schedules and to better position them for the transition to college once they graduate. They will also gain insight into the choices they have for major concentrations and eventual careers. Depending on the program, many of the students will earn college credits. “These students’ personal growth and successes encapsulate what we do at Minds Matter,” said Minds Matter Boston Executive Director Rachel Kanter. “Their determination and talent, coupled with the support and advice of their mentors, helped them excel in school and develop a sense of community. The opportunity to experience college life and college courses while still in high school will prepare them for the next stage of their education and beyond.” Minds Matter Boston is a mentoring organization devoted to connecting driven and determined students from low-income backgrounds with people and opportunities to support success in college and beyond. At Minds Matter, these students are provided with intensive 2:1 mentoring, professional ACT and writing instruction, wide access to college-immersion summer programs and personalized college advising to ensure that these promising students earn their college admission and experience college success. The program, which introduces students to new experiences and acts as a catalyst for their enthusiasm to pursue a four-year degree, is just one of many impactful Minds Matter programs conducted in cities across the United States. Volunteers from various Boston businesses and organizations dedicate hundreds of hours over three years to guide their mentees through college prep, as well as helping them to navigate the college application and grant and scholarship application processes. This commitment has resulted in 100% of Minds Matter Boston graduates gaining admission to four-year colleges. In addition, $1.4 million in scholarships was awarded to Minds Matter Boston graduates in 2021 alone. To learn more about Minds Matter Boston and how to get involved, visit https://www. mindsmatterboston.org/. ASSISTANT SPEAKER CLARK: THE 2022 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN M ALDEN, MA – Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced this week that her offi ce is now accepting applications for the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge asks students across the country to create and submit an original app. It encourages hands-on coding experience to inspire the next generation of STEM and computer science leaders. “I’m so excited for this year’s Congressional App Challenge. Regardless of experience level or background, this is an opportunity for students to unlock the world of STEM,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “Our partnership with the Internet Education Foundation allows students to show off their skills and explore coding, and I look forward to seeing all the innovative submissions from the students of MA-5!” The Congressional App Challenge is hosted yearly by Assistant Speaker Clark’s Office in partnership with the Internet Education Foundation and is open to all middle school and high school students in Massachusetts’ 5th Congressional District. The winning app is displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives’ website. Winning students will be recognized at the “House of Code” spring reception to demonstrate their app to Members of Congress and staff . Last year’s winner in MA-5 was Theodore Luu, a junior at Weston High School. Luu’s app, called “Level Up,” is an online platform that connects high schoolers with organizations to provide free, online tutoring in STEM to underserved, underrepresented students in grades 1 through 8. Students can register, submit entries, and fi nd a complete set of rules at CongressionalAppChallenge.us. The competition deadline is November 1st, 2022. Union Job Opportunities Info Session July 26th 525 William F. McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02128 6-8pm Join us from 6 to 8 pm in the Suffolk Downs Club House to learn about the redevelopment of Suffolk Downs, how to get into a trade, and all the upcoming available opportunities for our community to get involved. The info session will include representatives from unions and current subcontractors on site at Suffolk Downs. Pre-registration is optional. Walk-ins are welcomed. atsuffolkdowns.com
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