Programs and Competitions


Programs and Competitions
for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
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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.
Health Care Careers Exploration Program™
For students entering 10th, 11th or 12th 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, nutrition; become CPR certified; and more.
Pre-employment Transition services week
For deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students
Now offering a free one-week virtual program for qualified deaf and hard-of-hearing high school 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 the Pre-employment Transition services week

TechTigers™
For students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math
Campers will build a high-tech gadget, create 3D designs of products, conduct laboratory experiments, and more.
Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition™
For 9th – 12th grade students with an interest in art
A competition where students in 9-12th grades can submit their original artwork to win a prize!
Learn More About Digital Arts, Film, and Animation Competition
SpiRIT Writing Competition™
For 10th – 11th grade writers
Write about any topic you want for a chance to win a prize!”
If you would like information on additional programs currently under development, leave your name and address on our information page.