Advanced Tech Careers is a fun and educational summer program for deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students who want to learn more about technology and the different careers they can pursue in STEM. The program lasts for one week and is held at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf campus.

The program is open to students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and will be in 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade in fall 2024. If you have attended other programs at RIT/NTID, such as Tech Tigers, NTID Math competition, Explore Your Future and Health Care Career Exploration, and you enjoy technology, you are welcome to apply again for Advanced Tech Careers.

You will enjoy various engaging activities that will challenge your mind and spark creativity. You will work with other students and instructors in a group of 25-30 people.

Some of the things you will do at Advanced Tech Careers are: 

• Code your own programs and games 
• Design and build a high-tech gadget 
• Experiment with different technologies in a modern lab 
• Find out what kind of tech careers suit your interests and skills 

Besides the academic activities, you will also have plenty of opportunities to socialize with other students. Students will stay in a dorm room on campus with a roommate and enjoy group activities in the afternoon and evening.

The program happens July 13 - 18, 2024. 

Advanced Tech Careers starts on Saturday afternoon and ends on Thursday morning.

The program fee is $700, which covers the tuition, room, board, and activities. You can pay online using the Online payment form or send a check to the address below:

NTID Advanced Tech Careers Program 
Rochester Institute of Technology
Attn: Outreach Consortium 
52 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623

Yes, there are partial scholarships available based on your financial need. If you need financial assistance, please fill out the Financial Assistance form or contact us at ntidoutreach@rit.edu. 

You will receive a confirmation email from us once we have received your child’s online application, required forms, and payment. This means your child has a spot reserved for the program.

You will stay in a dorm room on campus with a roommate. This is a great way to experience what it’s like to live on a college campus!

You will have three meals a day at the dining halls at RIT/NTID, which offers a variety of food options. There are also vending machines and other places on campus where you can buy snacks if you get hungry between meals.

Drop off is at RIT/NTID’s Student Development Center (SDC) at building 55, in the first floor lobby area. Students are encouraged to arrive and check in between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Pick up at the end of the week will be at the same place on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

On the last day of the program, the NTID Admissions team will give a presentation prior to the conclusion of the program. Students and their parents are invited to learn more about preparing for college and choosing the right courses in high school. You will also hear from college admissions counselors about what they look for in applicants.

You and your family are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the program. If you are flying, we recommend that you fly into the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), not to the airport in Buffalo, due to travel constraints and pick up availability. Students arriving by air to Buffalo will need to arrange their own transportation to RIT/NTID. 

If you are driving, you can find directions to the RIT campus here.

There is free parking available on campus for visitors.

If you have any questions or concerns about transportation, please contact us at 585-475-6700 or email us at ntidoutreach@rit.edu.

For emergencies, please call RIT Public Safety at 585-475-3333.