Student Ambassadors

Meet the High School High Tech
Student Ambassadors

The Able Trust is excited to welcome our 2024-25 High School High Tech (HSHT) Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors are vital to The Able Trust and we are excited to hear their stories about the impact High School High Tech is having on their lives as they plan for life after high school.

This year’s Ambassadors includes six students chosen for their active participation in High School High Tech and compelling video presentations:

  • Alyssa Albertie, Nassau County HSHT 
  • Eljai Brown, Gulf County HSHT
  • Alexandra “Axel” Garcia, Broward County HSHT
  • Zachary Martinez, Orange County HSHT
  • Byron Thomas, Duval County HSHT
  • Will Vega, Brevard County HSHT

During this school year, the ambassadors had the opportunity to meet local business leaders, make presentations and strengthen their communications skills.  

Ambassador Perspectives on
High School High Tech

"Going to different organizations thanks to High School High Tech and seeing firsthand how they operate has helped me find what I want to do for my future career ... I realize I am not the only person with a disability in HSHT, and meeting new people and ultimately having a lot of things in common with them has been great."
"Because of my disability, I had a hard time making friends and used to be nervous when talking to a big crowd of people. Thanks to High School High Tech, I'm more outgoing and better at making friends ... Things like job interviews, helping at volunteer events, and summer jobs through HSHT have also helped me become a more confident public speaker."
"High School High Tech didn't just give me access to career options. It gave me a second chance at believing in myself. It helped me see that my disabilities aren't flaws--they're just parts of my story. And with the right support and understanding, I can grow through them rather than be defined by them ... I can create a path that fits me."
“The way that High School High Tech has helped me overcome some of my barriers is that it’s encouraged me to be more outgoing and confident in myself, which in my opinion is a good thing. I’ve gained some new and cool experiences ... I would still love to be a firefighter, and HSHT gave me the opportunity to speak with working firefighters.”
"High School High Tech has helped me to overcome my stage fright, and be comfortable speaking freely in front of large crowds of people ... It’s redirected my choices in life by helping me make the decision to continue my education and study auto mechanics. I feel comfortable in my passion with learning these skills thanks to HSHT."
"High School High Tech helped me understand and learn to control my anxieties better. Before HSHT, I didn't take constructive criticism well, and often assumed the worst-case scenario when somebody was calling for me. That changed after being in this program. I'm now more passionate and determined to keep moving forward on my path."

How to Get Involved with High School High Tech

HSHT offers a wide range of hands-on activities and experiences to expand students’ educational and career options. From tours of businesses; to college and technical school visits; to mock interviews and Q&A sessions with industry experts, this program opens a world of possibilities many of these students may not have considered.

There are a variety of ways to get involved in your local High School High Tech program:

  • Volunteer to speak to the students on 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 Coleen Agner at [email protected].

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