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Peter R. Munkenbeck Elected Chair of Just-A-Start Board of Directors

Posted by lynnsanders on June 29, 2015

Just-A-Start has elected Peter R. Munkenbeck of Cambridge as chairman of the non-profit community development corporation’s board of directors. Mr. Munkenbeck, who has been on the board for five years, replaces John Henn, who had served as board chair since 2005. “It is an honor to serve in this role for Just-A-Start at this time

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2015 Biomedical Graduation

Posted by lynnsanders on June 10, 2015

In the heart of Kendall Square – often referred to as the most innovative square mile in the world – Just-A-Start celebrated with the community the success of one of its more innovate initiatives: the 23rd Commencement of its Biomedical Careers Program. Learn more about the Biomedical Careers Program here.

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Biomedical Careers Program Success Story: Shawn Fitzpatrick

Posted by lynnsanders on May 19, 2015

In the 16 years since Shawn Fitzpatrick graduated from the JAS Biomedical Careers program, he’s gone from being an entry-level technician to the Associate Director of Manufacturing at Shire, a biotechnology company that develops and provides healthcare in the areas of behavioral health, gastrointestinal conditions, rare diseases, and regenerative medicine. As Shawn put it, “I’m

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One Day in Boston Interview – John, Chelsea

Posted by lynnsanders on May 4, 2014

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JAS YouthBuild alumnus Brandon Menjares, speaks with filmmaker Tyler Nakatsu

Posted by lynnsanders on May 18, 2014

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JAS Biomed Grads Celebrate Success

Posted by lynnsanders on May 21, 2014

CHARLESTOWN – With big bright smiles and an air of confidence that comes with earning a degree, newly-minted graduates of the JAS Biomedical Careers program celebrated on Tuesday morning the first step toward a successful life. “With job offers, internships, and interviews lining up for you, doors are beginning to open for you,” said Deborah

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Van Spanos leaving Cambridge better than she found it

Posted by lynnsanders on June 19, 2014

After 45 years of community building, Spanos retiring from Just-A-Start CAMBRIDGE – For Evangeline “Van” Spanos, it has always been about building community. Ms. Spanos, who began working at Just-A-Start in 1969 as the community organization officer for the Wellington Harrington Neighborhood Renewal Program, said helping people achieve their dreams through education, training, and employment

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Biogen Idec and Just-A-Start Announce Program To Help Unemployed Teens

Posted by lynnsanders on June 23, 2014

CAMBRIDGE – Biogen Idec and Just-A-Start are collaborating on a program to address the problem of teenage unemployment during the summer in the Cambridge community. Biogen Idec has committed $18,000 to Just-A-Start to fund youth programming that will match a dozen teenagers between the age of 16 and 19 with job placements at local non-profit

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JAS YouthBuild

Posted by lynnsanders on August 18, 2014

Program participants restore Temple grounds for a community garden and open space. Click here to read the article.

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Housing and Biomedical Careers Working Together

Posted by lynnsanders on June 3, 2015

Helen Ekeh, a resident at JAS’s 402 Rindge Avenue, wanted to challenge herself and dreamed of succeeding in a career that seemed so far away. She worked as a Residential Counselor in a group home and although she liked it, ultimately she didn’t feel challenged. She left to raise her son and although the

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