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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces the Winner of the Reach Higher Career App Challenge

August 24, 2016

Hello, everyone. Nine months ago, I announced the Reach Higher Career App Challenge. We called on app developers, educators, entrepreneurs, and others to put their heads together and design new mobile apps to help students realize their career dreams. We did this because we know that there’s so many excellent programs that teach cutting-edge skills, including career and technical education programs. But sometimes it’s hard for students to navigate all of those opportunities and find the right fit.

So we called on all of you for help. And you truly answered the call. People from across the country submitted ideas for new apps to help students plan their futures. Our esteemed judges reviewed each entry and narrowed the field down to five finalists who presented their solutions at demo day right here at the White House.

And today, I am thrilled to announce that Think Zone Games is the grand prize winner of the Reach Higher Career App Challenge. Their game-based app, Hats and Ladders, helps middle and high school students explore a variety of careers through self-assessments, fun activities, and many challenges. It’s a cool, exciting app that will open up a whole new world for our young people.

So, congratulations to our winners and our finalists. Thanks so much for everyone who participated, and I look forward to working with all of you to keep empowering our young people to reach higher.

Thanks so much, and God bless.