Tallahassee, Fla. — The Able Trust has received a $500,000 grant from Helios Education Foundation to expand programs that prepare Florida high school students with disabilities for postsecondary education and career success. The three-year grant will support enhancements to High School High Tech, The Able Trust’s flagship youth program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. […]
Orlando, Fla. – AdventHealth is investing $350,000 in The Able Trust youth programs, High School High Tech and Futures in Focus. This gift will be used to expand these programs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. High School High Tech is a statewide program that improves the high school graduation rate and postsecondary enrollment rate […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gulf County High School High Tech (HSHT) program took home the state championship in the finals of the 2024 Project Venture entrepreneurship competition, held Tuesday, April 9 at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. To compete in Project Venture, HSHT students develop and execute a comprehensive business plan and 30-second video commercial for […]
The Able Trust today announced the launch of Futures in Focus, a career and postsecondary education exploration program for students with disabilities in grades 6 to 12. The Able Trust is launching Futures in Focus in partnership with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Grants for Futures in Focus are being awarded to education foundations […]
CategoriesHigh School High TechA High School High Tech alumnus and Vocational Rehabilitation client, Thermon participated in an on-the-job training and established himself as a fast learner who went above and beyond his assigned duties.
The Able Trust is pleased to have been selected to receive a $1,000 grant from the Capital City Bank Group Foundation to support programs such as High School High Tech. Capital City Bank Group Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to invest in those initiatives we believe contribute to building a strong community. Thank […]
The Able Trust is pleased to have been selected as one of ten recipients of the Community Foundation of North Florida’s Share Your Story Video Challenge Grant. Thank you to the Community Foundation of North Florida and Prime Meridian Bank! We are so grateful for your support of Florida High School High Tech. Watch the […]
The voting results are in and The Able Trust is the second place winner of the CareSource Foundation Challenge Grant. The award is a grant of $20,000 that will be used for the High School High Tech program. High School High Tech (HSHT) provides high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to […]
The Florida SBDC Network and The Able Trust have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen the small business community through training and education on the availability and expertise of persons with disabilities in the workforce. Both the Florida SBDC and The Able Trust will work together with the primary goal of supporting the small business […]
The Able Trust has been fortunate this year to work with partners, employers and community leaders around the state. The research, presentations, publications, training and resources are all designed to help expand disability employment in Florida. Watch this video recap to see a few highlights.
