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In Minnesota, we wish to thank staff and students from Fridley, Moundsview, Monticello, and Buffalo Schools who have eagerly participated in HS/HT programming. We also wish to thank employees at Medtronic, Inc., Cummins, Inc., and Unity Hospital for supporting our efforts through their participation in E-connect.
High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is a national network of state and locally operated programs designed to provide young people with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or further education leading to technology-related careers. As one of the most promising comprehensive models for preparing youth with disabilities to explore careers in math, science, and technology, HS/HT effectively links youth to a broad range of academic, career development, and experiential resources and experiences that will enable youth with disabilities to successfully meet the workforce demands of the 21st century.
In Minnesota, HS/HT programs help youth with disabilities make better, more informed decisions about their career and their futures. Minnesota HS/HT works closely with schools, colleges, community organizations and local employers to ensure that all youth have access to all needed supports as they transition to adulthood. Please take time to view the materials on our Web site and contact us for more information.
Minnesota HS/HT is funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Pathways to Employment Project, whose mission is to increase competitive employment of people with disabilities and meet Minnesota’s workforce needs by bringing together people with disabilities, employers, businesses, government and providers.
National efforts connected to HS/HT are supported by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy; state programs are also supported by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth.
The MN High School/High Tech Transition Project resides at the Institute on Community Integration in the College of Education & Human Development at the University of Minnesota.