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Paulding County HSHT Manufacturing Institute

6/18/2019

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Hall County HSHT Manufacturing Institute

6/6/2019

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 Hall County HSHT manufacturing institute held Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training
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Hall County HSHT/E3 Manufacturing Institute

6/5/2019

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Hall County HSHT/E3 Manufacturing Institute held at Lanier Technical College June 4th-6th
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Career Fair held at the Whitfield County Career Academy

3/21/2019

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A Career Fair was held on March 21, 2019 at the Whitfield County Career Academy from 9AM to11AM for High School High Tech 63 high school students from the following high schools:

Ridgeland High School - Walker County
LaFayette
High School - Walker County
Southeast
High School - Whitfield County
Northwest
High School - Whitfield County
Coahulla
High School - Whitfield County
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A presentation was given by Ms. Jacqueline Brown, HR Generalist from McKee Bakery.  She talked with the students about the importance of good soft skills when looking for and obtaining a job.  She shared about her own experiences in 42 years of working for McKee Bakery.  Information was shared about the High School High Tech program and an award was presented to Emily Phillips with Walmart as a result of Walmart’s generous donation of $1500 for the Career Fair. 

Twenty different employers from the Whitfield County area had tables for the students to visit.  Employers were from skilled labor trades and displayed “tools of the trade” at their tables for students to see and experience. 

Twenty-nine door prizes were awarded to students who entered a drawing after having visited and talked with all employers. Students learned about job openings and about the qualifications sought by employers.  They learned about how to apply for various jobs.
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Transition Fair Held at ​Columbus State University

3/20/2019

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The High School High Tech students from Shaw, Northside, Hardaway, Spencer, Jordan, Kendrick, and Carver attended a transition fair at Columbus State University. Students arrived on buses or with their parents to participate at the transition fair which included 69 organizations representing different specialties including autism, day rehabilitation, education, employment, employment organizations, job skills, medical, recreation, and support services. Students were served pizza, cookies, candy, and drinks at the fair. The Georgia Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities gratefully acknowledges the Walmart Foundation for its generous support of this event.
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Hall County HSHT Students Tour Gwinnett Technical College

1/25/2019

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Barrow County HSHT Students Tour Barrow County Airport

1/25/2019

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Barrow County HSHT Students tour Barrow County Airport to learn about careers.
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Emmanuel College / GA HSHT Agricultural Summer Camp

7/31/2018

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Students from across Georgia recently attended the first annual Emmanuel College/Georgia High School High Tech Agriculture Camp. The camp was held the week of July 16-20 on the campus of Emmanuel College along with tour stops across Northeast Georgia. The purpose of the camp was to introduce 11th and 12 grade students to careers in Agriculture, college life and after school opportunities.
The Agriculture Camp was sponsored by the Georgia High School High Tech Program and the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency along with support from Senators Frank Ginn and John Wilkinson. Campers stayed in the dorm and attended informational sessions each day along with leadership activities and games. Kaitlyn Marchant, Morgan County Agriculture Instructor; Karen Royston, Executive Director for Georgia Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities; Mallory Peek, High School High Tech Facilitator; and Owen Thomason, Agriculture Department Head at Emmanuel College, conducted the camp.
The students visited several agriculture related sites in the Northeast Georgia area including: Jaemor Farms, Franklin County Livestock Sales, Stone Creek Hydroponics, King Farms, Jan and Zen Farm, Royston Animal Hospital, Mountain Fresh Creamery and Glo-Crest Dairy. At each site the students learned more about the agricultural industry while getting hands on experience in careers. Dr. Jonathan Howell, Assistant Professor at Emmanuel College also led the students in an agriscience research project during the camp.
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Students attending the camp this year were from: Valdosta High School, Elbert County Comprehensive High School, West Laurens High School and Westover High School in Dougherty County.
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HSHT Ceremony

5/21/2018

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Columbia County and Burke County High Schools

11/1/2017

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The students participating in the Columbia County and Burke County High School High Tech Program toured Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia on October 31.  The students were given a tour of the facility and a presentation on nuclear energy by the Plant Vogtle staff.  They were also given information about careers in nuclear energy as well as expectations of employers.  The tour was very interactive with students asking a lot of questions about nuclear energy and career opportunities. ​
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Franklin County Students Win in High School High Tech Program

4/20/2017

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Hart County Juniors & Seniors Get High Tech

3/30/2017

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​Fitzgerald High School HS/HT Albany State University Tour

3/20/2017

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​The Fitzgerald High School students toured Albany State University Campus.  The ASU student ambassadors gave the tour of the campus.  They discussed programs and student life, along with the admissions process and disability assistance programs.  The students then received lunch from Asahi Express.
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Georgia High School High Tech Program selected as a Zero Project Innovative Practice for 2017

11/29/2016

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We are excited to announce that the Georgia High School High Tech Program has been selected as a Zero Project Innovative Practice for 2017.  The Georgia High School High Tech Program was nominated for this recognition by our partners at AMAC. This year, 260 innovative solutions concerning Employment, Work and Vocational Education and Training were nominated by the Zero Project’s network of experts from around the world. Out of these, 68 Innovative Practices and  Policies have been selected as the most outstanding.The Zero Project supports decision-makers and opinion leaders in their efforts to implement the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) worldwide.  This is the final result of a multi-state selection process where a multitude of experts from around the world participated and voted.  

The Zero Project focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally.  It provides a platform where the most innovative and effective solutions to problems that persons with disabilities face, are shared.  It's sole objective is to assist in creating a world without barriers.

The Georgia High School High Tech program is honored to have been selected as an Innovative Practice for 2017 by Zero Project.  ​

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Augusta Area High School High Tech College Fair and Career Day

11/5/2016

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The Augusta Area High School  High Tech Program hosted a College Fair and Resource Day on November 2 to give the High School High Tech students an opportunity to talk individually with post-secondary institutions, community partners, and local employers.  There were over 280 High School High Tech students that attended and participated in this event from Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, Burke and Curtis Baptist school systems. There was a presentation from Georgia Futures on financial aid available to assist students who want to attend post-secondary education.  This event gives the students an opportunity to start making decisions and plans for their futures after graduation from high school.  ​
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Barrow County/Stephens County - McLane Southeast and Athens Technical College Tour  

10/28/2016

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On October 25, 2016 High School High Tech students from Stephens County High School and Barrow County school system toured McLane Southeast and received a presentation on career opportunities, employment expectations, and a tour of the facility.  The students also visited Athens Technical College and were given presentations by staff in  Admissions, Financial Aide and Disability Services.  The students also toured the campus so they could see all the types of programs that are offered at this campus.   
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​Muscogee County High School High Tech Rally

10/10/2016

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The Muscogee County High School High Tech program hosted a High School High Tech Rally at Columbus State University on October 7, 2016.  There were over 120 High School High Tech students from the Muscogee county school system that attended and participated in this transition activity.  The students attended training sessions on Knowledge Beyond the Classroom, Self-Advocacy Training, Disability Awareness, and Making New Connections.  The students received a lot of great information in one day at this event on job readiness, self-advocacy, Vocational Rehabilitation services and disability awareness.  Partners that assisted with this rally were Muscogee County school staff, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, Columbus State University staff and Georgia High School High Tech staff.  Paula Dukes with the Muscogee County school system coordinated this event. 
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​Dublin Area High School High Tech Motivational Training Event

9/25/2016

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On September 22, the Dublin Area High School High Tech program hosted a Motivational Training Event to Kick-Off the beginning of another highly successful school year for HSHT students from:  Dublin City, West and East Laurens, Dodge, and Bleckley County school systems.  The keynote speaker, Eddie Slowikowski, encouraged students to cultivate positive change by discovering their purpose, igniting their passion, recognizing that it takes hard work to reach your goals, and becoming the best version of yourself.  Students also had an opportunity to learn about various careers in their local communities from a panel of volunteers currently enjoying successful careers in medicine, management, law enforcement, and music.  A senior and current HSHT student gave a presentation and encouraged the group to take advantage of the many experiences provided by HSHT, such as job shadowing, college tours, resume development, completing a job application, and industry tours.  She believes that these experiences will help her to graduate high school, attend post-secondary education, and successfully reach her goal as a Pre-School Teacher.  Sandi Dixon and the Dublin Vocational Rehabilitation Office coordinated the informative and motivational event.
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Augusta Area High School High Tech Motivational Event

9/23/2016

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The Augusta Area High School High Tech program hosted a High School High Tech (HSHT) Motivational Event on September 21.  There were over 250 High School High Tech students from Richmond, Burke, Columbia, McDuffie, Wilkes and Curtis Baptist that attended and participated in the event.  A speaker from Easter Seals gave the students a presentation to assist them with becoming more prepared for employment. The keynote speaker was Eddie Slowikowski and he encouraged students to cultivate positive change by discovering their purpose, igniting their passion, recognizing that it takes hard work to reach your goals, and becoming the best version of yourself.  This event encourages the students to participate in the transition activities that will be coordinated throughout the year to assist them with being more prepared for their transition after high school.
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​Glynn County High School High Tech Kick- Off 

9/21/2016

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The Glynn County High School High Tech students met for their Motivational Kick-Off Training Tuesday, September 20. The Georgia High School High Tech program provides transition activities for students with all types of disabilities to help prepare them for post-secondary education and employment. The guest speaker for the Kick Off event was Grayson Marshall Jr, “Do Positive, Just Because”. He spoke to students about the 5 keys to living the life you have always wanted from his recently published book. The High School High Tech Program is currently offered to juniors and seniors in Glynn County school system at Brunswick High School, Glynn Academy, and Morningstar Academy.
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Appling County High School Students Toured Coastal Pines Technical College

5/18/2016

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Appling County High School, High School High Tech students, toured Coastal Pines Technical College in Jesup, GA and Baxley, GA on May 3, 2016. Students were able to meet with instructors to gain information about the courses offered.  Several students are interested in pursuing their education at Coastal Pines Technical College.  Within the group, there were students that were End of Pathway Completers in Welding, Healthcare Science and Early Childhood Education.  Thank you HSHT for your support in getting students educated on the opportunities they have in post-secondary education.

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HSHT students participate in a Mission Quest/Flight Simulation Training

5/13/2016

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The students in the High School High Tech (HSHT) program participated in the Mission Quest Flight Simulation program which involved planning and flying a mission.    The Museum  of  Aviation  in  Warner Robins, GA is a part of the National STEM Academy Foundation. Read all about it here.
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BCHS Students Participate in High School Tech Program

4/20/2016

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Bleckley County High School Students participated in the High School High Tech program sponsored by Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation this school year. On April 12, 2016, our students were invited to an end of the year luncheon at the Dublin Country Club. The following seniors entered a competition through the program and were surprised with new laptops fully installed with necessary programs for college or technical school:
Zach Boan
Brent Bowen
Destiney Collins
Taylor Harrell
Jacob Mason
Courtney Taylor
Congratulations to these students and a big thank you to Judy Howard for helping facilitate the program at BCHS each year

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Berrien, Brooks & Echols County  Career Fair 

2/1/2016

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In January 2016 Berrien, Brooks & Echols County High Schools collaborated, participated & hosted a Career Fair that was facilitated by the Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, Jessica Carter and HSHT Coordinator Carmen Cates. This enabled the students participating in the Georgia High School High Tech Program as well as the Coordinators to learn more about the different jobs and opportunities available in their area as well as teaching the students what goes along with attending Job Fairs and applying for employment. This also assisted with forming relationships in order to develop job shadowing, internships & mentoring  program opportunities for the students with the different vendors and community partners in order to assist with job experiences.   The students also had the opportunity to hear directly from an employer’s perspective on employment. April Stokes, from Lowes Distribution Center, provided the students with information on expectations that employers have when interviewing, work ethics, behavior, attendance, probationary periods, getting terminated & re-applying for employment etc. The students were also able to communicate with the vendors and get information on learning what is needed for applying for successful competitive employment.

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Franklin County and Hart County Schools HSHT Tour

2/1/2016

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High School High Tech students from Franklin and Hart County schools toured McLane Trucking and Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia.  The students were given a tour of McLane Trucking and shown all aspects of the business.  The students were given a lot of information about careers at this site and qualifications for these careers.  The students were very engaged and asked a lot of good questions about job opportunities at this location.  The students then toured Athens Technical College where they were given a presentation on admissions and financial aid.  They were then given a tour of the campus and all the areas of study that are available at this campus.  The students have very positive comments about both of these tours.

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