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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.  ​

Augusta Area High School High Tech College Fair and Career Day

11/5/2016

 
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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    The Georgia High School High Tech Program is a comprehensive community-based program providing youth with disabilities a link to academic and career-development experiences that enable them to successfully meet the workforce demands of the 21st century. 

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The Georgia Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Columbus and Athens that provides services to youth with disabilities across the entire state of Georgia through the Georgia High School High Tech Program.


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