High School High Tech Success Stories
The Able Trust’s High School High Tech program has a 30+ year history of helping students with disabilities successfully transition to college, technical education, and other career training opportunities after crossing the stage at graduation. With the skills and knowledge they acquire through High School High Tech, our students and alumni are equipped to pursue their postsecondary goals and strive for their dream jobs.
Click the images below to meet some of our recent outstanding HSHT scholars and read their stories.
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Kiersten M. | Wakulla County
“High School High Tech gave Kiersten hope, guidance, and the tools and the confidence she needed to prepare for college. It’s helped her with the whole process.”
– Jennifer, Kiersten’s mother | Read Kiersten’s story
Jethiel M. | Hillsborough County
“I want to be an artist and tell stories using my own characters … High School High Tech has given me major confidence in taking the initiative and pursuing my goals.”
– Jethiel, HSHT alumnus | Read Jethiel’s story
Leila B. | Broward County
“High School High Tech gave me the tools, support and encouragement I needed to grow … The program taught me
how to find my voice.”
– Leila, HSHT alumna | Read Leila’s story
Jackson R. | Nassau County
“High School High Tech has really helped Jackson look at other options for the future. The growth has been tremendous—from where he came from to where he is now is just miraculous.”
– Karen, Jackson’s mother | Read Jackson’s story
Tyler K. | Duval County
“Tyler is a very strong leader … He’s made
big improvements on his professional skills,
communication and confidence.”
– Jordan, Tyler’s HSHT leader | Read Tyler’s story
Zoey H. | Gulf County
“I think her personality and just who she is, along with High School High Tech, has really created a future for Zoey that we didn’t think she’d be capable of reaching.”
– Amanda, Zoey’s mother | Read Zoey’s story
Zach S. | Leon County
“High School High Tech was transformative for Zach, and seeing him grow since then has been transformative for me as well. He remains one of the most resilient people I know.”
– Chris, Zach’s HSHT leader | Read Zach’s story
Alexandra "Axel" G. | Broward County
“High School High Tech didn’t just give me
access to career options. It gave me
a second chance at believing in myself.”
– Axel, HSHT alumna | Read Axel’s story
Aden H. | Gulf County
“When I said I wanted to join the Navy, my High School
High Tech program leader was like ‘do it!’
She and my mom were very supportive.”
– Aden, HSHT alumnus | Read Aden’s story