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. […]
After crossing the stage at their high school graduation ceremonies, many alumni of the Florida High School High Tech program for students with disabilities either enter the workforce right away or pursue additional education at a college, university, or technical school. Gulf County’s Aden Hortin heard a different calling when he graduated in 2024. “When […]
CategoriesEducation Media & NewsFor students and educators alike, the end of the school year is a time for reflection—on lessons learned, relationships forged, and goals achieved. The Madison County High School High Tech program’s end-of-year celebration Tuesday was no exception. With students, parents and local education officials in attendance, the celebration honored Madison’s 2024-25 High School High Tech […]
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 […]
Dr. Alexis Doyle is the director of national accounts for Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. Doyle also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for The Able Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as the direct support organization for the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Tina Pepin is the executive director of the Pepin […]
The Able Trust President and CEO Allison Chase recently appeared on the Aegis Biz & Tech Podcast to discuss the history of the organization and her personal journey to lead it. Chase also discussed the Florida High School High Tech program, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Watch the video below to listen and […]
Tallahassee Democrat Op-Ed Allison Chase Your TurnAugust 20, 2024 As high school seniors across the region begin their last year of education before crossing the graduation stage, The Able Trust is celebrating a milestone of our own—the 30th anniversary of our High School High Tech (HSHT) program for Florida students with all kinds of disabilities. In […]
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 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 […]
