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So you're interested in high tech career...

Well, you've come to the right place. This site was created especially for you to keep you IN THE KNOW about the latest in high tech careers, education and assistive technologies for high school students with disabilities.

We've got information about exciting science, engineering, mathematics and technology-related careers; success stories of motivated students like yourself who have landed their dream jobs; and access to programs that will help you learn more.

Check it out - this page will tell you what's happening, the In Focus section has some awesome information, and the links to the right and top menu will get you quickly to the information you're looking for. Glad you're here. Explore away.

ALSO - Check out our Events calendar to see about upcoming Maryland High School/High Tech activities!
 
  In Focus  
HS/HT Student Reaches for the Stars
Dustin, a junior at Kennedy Krieger Institute, participated in University of Maryland's High School/High Tech Young Scholars Program this summer. This resulted in a very successful internship experience at NASA, which has continued into the school year.
Dustin working at NASA computer
What's Happening
bullet High School/High Tech Celebrates A New Beginning
  (10/26/07) As DORS concludes the Maryland High School/High Tech (HSHT) grant that was awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, we are looking toward the future to continue to have the same positive impact on the lives of transitioning youth in Maryland. On Thursday, October 18, 2007, the HSHT Leadership Consortium first took some time to reflect back on the evolution of this valuable program for transitioning youth and to review the accomplishments of this past year.
bullet High School High Tech Students Excel in Summer Internships
  (9/7/07) Eleven High School/High Tech students from around Maryland spent their summers working—not just watching—as interns in diverse settings that included a zoo, NASA, pharmacies, a radio station and a day care center.
bullet National Federation of the Blind Holds STEM Leadership Academy
  (8/27/07) The National Federation of the Blind’s (NFB) Jernigan Institute, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, NASA, National Science Foundation, and UPS, held their first ever national Science camp and Leadership Academy for approximately 200 blind high school students from all over the United States. Included in this austere group were five students from NFB’s High School/High Tech Transition to Independence Club.
bullet IBM Holds Technology Camp at Maryland School for the Deaf
  (6/21/07) In an effort to expand High School/High Tech concepts to Maryland School for the Deaf, IBM, in collaboration with Maryland High School/High Tech, held a very successful Technology Camp for students and their teachers.
bullet NFB Holds Second Annual Career Fair
  (3/7/07) The National Federation of the Blind’s High School/High Tech Transition to Independence Club, in conjunction with the Jernigan Institute, hosted their second annual Career Fair at the National Center for the Blind in Baltimore.
Links For...
Parents
Students
Teachers
Employers
Accessibility Tips
What's New!
Missouri AHEAD College Guidebook for Students with Disabilities - an excellent resource now available for students looking to enroll in college (note: this guide is also available from our Activities/Getting Ready page).
Equipment Link - On line classifieds to connect people with disability-related equipment to sell, lend or donate to people who need it. This link is also available from our AT Links Page.
FAFSA4Caster is now live!(also available from our Higher Education/Financial Aid page)
Local Programs
UCP Prince George's/ Montgomery County
North County High School
Lower Shore Enterprises
National Federation of the Blind
Garrett County Public Schools
U of Maryland Young Scholars Program
Careers
Pathways To Technology
GirlPower: Cool Tech Jobs
Get Tech.org
Our Partners
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Maryland State Department of Education
Office of Disability Employment Policy
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth
The Leadership Consortium
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Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services Funded under a grant/contract supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U. S. Department of Labor, grant/contract #E-9-4-3-0065. The opinions contained in this publication are those of the grantee/contractor and do not necessarily reflect those of the U. S. Department of Labor. Maryland High School High Tech