Staff are available to assist you virtually, over the phone, or in our office.
Be sure to select:
"Attending high school and I have an IEP (education plan) or a 504 plan."
for your current education status.
The Able Trust Vision
Established in 1990, the vision of The Able Trust is that any Floridian with disabilities can achieve their employment potential. As we work in communities across Florida, our youth programs are helping students with disabilities develop their employment goals and learn about postsecondary and career options as they plan their future.
Florida High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is designed to provide high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education leading to technology- related careers. HS/HT links youth to a broad range of academic, career development and experiential resources and experiences that will enable them to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce.
HSHT students are provided transition services based on the nationally recognized Guideposts for Success: school-based preparatory experiences, career preparation and work-based learning, connecting activities, youth leadership and development, family involvement and support and communication skills.
Established in 1990, the vision of The Able Trust is that any Floridian with disabilities can achieve their employment potential. As we work in communities across Florida, our youth programs are helping students with disabilities develop their employment goals and learn about postsecondary and career options as they plan their future.
Florida High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is designed to provide high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education leading to technology- related careers. HS/HT links youth to a broad range of academic, career development and experiential resources and experiences that will enable them to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce.
HSHT students are provided transition services based on the nationally recognized Guideposts for Success: school-based preparatory experiences, career preparation and work-based learning, connecting activities, youth leadership and development, family involvement and support and communication skills.
In doing so, HSHT is able to boast a 99% graduation rate annually, twice the rate of all other students with disabilities in the state of Florida. Furthermore, 83% of Florida HSHT graduates entering post-secondary education, continuing education or employment, compared to 50% of other graduates with disabilities in Florida.
1,269
Student Participants across Florida
984
Students participated in a career experience (paid employment, internship, volunteering, school-based enterprise or career certification)
99%
Graduation Rate Among Seniors
1,269
Student Participants across Florida
984
Students participated in a career experience (paid employment, internship, volunteering, school-based enterprise or career certification)
99%
Graduation Rate Among Seniors
PK-12 students in Florida with a disability.
Florida students with a disability enroll in postsecondary education.
High school graduation rate of Florida students with disabilities.
Floridians with a disability who have some college or an associate’s degree.
14%
PK-12 students in Florida with a disability.
25.7%
Florida students with a disability enroll in postsecondary education.
85.5%
High school graduation rate of Florida students with disabilities.
28.7%
Floridians with a disability who have some college or an associate’s degree.
Get Involved with High School High Tech in Suwannee
There are a variety of ways to get involved in your local High School High Tech program:
Volunteer to speak to the students about the skills that are important to your business.
Offer to give students a tour of your business to highlight career opportunities.
For information, or to find out how to help support the High School High Tech program in your area, contact CareerSource North Florida @ [email protected]
This project is funded by The Able Trust and the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR).
Florida’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program serves youth with disabilities transitioning from school to work and has partnered with the HSHT initiative to meet the needs of these students. VR Transition services are designed to assist students with disabilities from high school to a successful employment outcome and inclusion in the community as a productive citizen. Learn more about the VR School-to-Work Transition Program at 850-245-3399 or rehabworks.org