RIT/NTID Youth Programs and Competitions | National Technical Institute for the Deaf | RIT RIT/NTID Youth Programs and Competitions Programs and Competitions for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Middle and High School Students The RIT/NTID Youth Programs team is committed to empowering deaf and hard-of-hearing middle and high school students through comprehensive workshops and programs. Our mission is to create an inclusive, interactive, and engaging learning environment that allows every student to grow academically, discover new interests, participate in unique extracurricular activities, and meet other deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Know your program? Find more info here. Advanced Tech Careers Career Exploration Series™ Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition™ Explore Your Future™ Health Care Careers Exploration Program™ Math Competition Pre-Employment Transition Services week Spirit Writing Competition™ STEM Trivia Contest TechTigers™ Tiger Gaming League Tiger Science Challenge We offer unique programs, competitions, and workshops year-round that focus on: Academic Development Explore a diverse range of workshops designed to enhance the academic skills and abilities of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Workshops cover a broad spectrum, including communication strategies, career development, technology proficiency, and personal growth. Hands-On Learning Our innovative programs centered around hands-on learning; are coordinated by deaf and hard-of-hearing program directors; and are structured to ensure academic success, foster independence, and promote self-advocacy. Communication Access We are committed to providing deaf and hard-of-hearing students with access to their preferred communication modality through assistive technology, use of sign language and sign language interpreters, captioning services, and academic accommodations to create an impactful learning experience. Community Building Students enjoy a diverse selection of overnight summer programs that fosters a sense of community and belonging among deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We achieve this by prioritizing a community environment where students can learn and grow alongside their deaf and hard-of-hearing teachers and peers. Through our workshops and programs, we empower deaf and hard-of-hearing students to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and become confident, self-reliant individuals who are well-prepared to succeed in both their academic and personal endeavors. Programs and Competitions Summer Program RIT/NTID Advanced Tech Careers For deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grade Advanced Tech Careers is a week-long program for students interested in taking a deep dive into advanced technology and exploring a variety of high-tech careers. Learn more about Advanced Tech Careers Summer Program RIT/NTID Explore Your Future™ For deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grade EYF is a week-long career awareness program where students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities and get a taste of real-world careers in the fields of business, computing, engineering, health sciences, science and art. Learn more about Explore Your Future™ Summer Program RIT/NTID Health Care Careers Exploration Program™ For students entering 10 th , 11 th or 12 th grade who are interested in a career in the health care field Learn about various careers in health care; enjoy field trips to area medical facilities; be a part of hands-on demonstrations in biology, exercise science, laboratory science, microbiology, nursing, and nutrition; become CPR certified; and more. Learn more about Health Care Careers Exploration Program™ Summer Program RIT/NTID TechTigers™ For students entering 7 th , 8 th , and 9 th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math Students will build a high-tech gadget, create 3D designs of products, conduct laboratory experiments, and more. Learn more about TechTigers™ Competition Virtual Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition™ For 9 th – 12 th grade students with an interest in art Students can submit their original artwork to win a prize! Learn more about Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition™ Competition RIT/NTID Math Competition For middle school students who are deaf or hard of hearing Student teams compete in several rounds that test speed, accuracy, teamwork and other math skills. Learn more about Math Competition Competition Virtual Spirit Writing Competition™ For 10 th – 11 th grade writers Write about any topic you want for a chance to win a prize! Learn more about Spirit Writing Competition™ Competition Virtual STEM Trivia Contest For 9 th – 12 th grade students who are deaf or hard of hearing The STEM Trivia Contest will test your knowledge on a variety of STEM and pop culture topics. Learn more about STEM Trivia Contest Competition Virtual, RIT/NTID Tiger Gaming League For high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing The Tiger Gaming League begins with a series of virtual individual and team competitions on a variety of platforms and games, leading up to a national competition in person at RIT/NTID. Learn more about Tiger Gaming League Competition Virtual Tiger Science Challenge For middle school students who are deaf or hard of hearing The Tiger Science Challenge is a series of challenges that will test your scientific knowledge, creativity, and hands-on skills in a variety of topics. Learn more about Tiger Science Challenge Seminar Virtual Career Exploration Series™ For 9 th – 12 th grade students Each webinar in this monthly series focuses on a unique topic that relates to career options and includes a fun activity. Students also learn which college majors can lead to a career in their area of interest. Learn more about Career Exploration Series™ Seminar Various locations Pre-Employment Transition Services week For deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students This free one-week virtual program offers qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing students an opportunity to gain experience and explore their career interests in STEM fields. Learn about different STEM fields, make new friends during social night, and receive free kits with cool tech and activities. Learn more about Pre-Employment Transition Services week Our Staff Charles McFadden Executive Director cbmnca@rit.edu Erin Clegg Director, Outreach Consortium elcnsl@rit.edu Eunyoung Doucet Assistant Director for Outreach and Special Projects 5852700057 epdnca@rit.edu Yvette Chirenje Assistant Director for Outreach and Special Projects 585-475-6639 yacnsl@rit.edu Joanne Dollhopf Assistant Director for Outreach and Special Projects jvgnsl@rit.edu Michele Steele Senior Staff Assistant 585-475-7695 mmsnca@rit.edu Margie Renteria Senior Staff Assistant mlrtis@rit.edu If you would like information on additional programs currently under development, leave your name and address on our information page Do you have questions about our programs? Connect with us! Search RIT This website uses cookies to provide better user experience and functionality. You can control and configure cookies in your web browser. Cookie Statement How to Disable Cookies