NTID Youth Programs

Thank you to all the amazing students who came out to spend part of their summer with us at our EYF (Explore Your Future) and HCCEP (Health Care Careers Exploration Program) programs! We noticed so much excitement, curiosity, and energy from everyone throughout the week. We hope you had a wonderful time at RIT/NTID!

A special thank you to all the dedicated RIT/NTID staff who supported these events, with a big shoutout to our Youth Programs team for making it all possible!

Stay tuned for our TechTigers program starting today!



Photo Credit: Matthew Sluka & Yareliz Colon-Bonilla

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What a week! Our campus was buzzing with energy for our Explore Your Future (EYF) and Advanced Tech Careers programs.

We had an absolute blast watching our deaf and hard-of-hearing students dive into hands-on projects, tackle unique classes, and make awesome new friendships along the way. Swipe through the album to see some of our favorite moments!

A massive thank you to our incredible staff. Your hard work and energy made this week a huge success.

The fun doesn't stop here, though. We are already gearing up to welcome our next group of students this Saturday for EYF Session 2 and the Health Care Careers Exploration Program. See you soon!



Photo Credit: Matthew Sluka and Yareliz Colon

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The LAST Friday of May is here?! The registration deadline for our summer programs is TOMORROW!!!

And we're calling all future engineers and scientists! 💻 🏗️

TechTigers is the ultimate summer experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing middle school students entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade. Explore STEM topics and build your very own PC to take home!

Program Dates: July 25–29, 2026

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026 (That’s this Saturday!)

Register before it's too late >>>> rit.edu/ntid/techtigers.

The deadlines are the same for the other summer programs we’re offering >>>> rit.edu/ntid/youthprograms!



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Call to Action: Provides the URL rit.edu/ntid/techtigers and an orange-bordered QR code.

Contact: Lists Eunyoung Doucet ([email protected]) for questions.

Logo: RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf / TechTigers logo at the bottom.]

Another Friday already? Where is the time going?! That just means our summer is getting closer!

Do you have a passion for helping others? 🩺

Get hands-on experience in the world of medicine with our Health Care Careers Exploration Program! From medical demonstrations to becoming CPR/First Aid certified, this five-day program at RIT/NTID will expand your horizons in the health sciences.

Program Dates: July 18–22, 2026

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026

Apply now >>>> rit.edu/ntid/healthcareers.

Looking for more? check out the other summer programs we’re offering >>>> rit.edu/ntid/youthprograms!



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Dates: A bright green banner on the right reads "July 18-22, 2026."

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Call to Action: Provides the URL rit.edu/ntid/healthcareers and a green-bordered QR code.

Contact: Lists Yvette Chirenje ([email protected]) for questions.

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Psst... your future is calling—are you ready to answer? 🌟

Join us for Explore Your Future (EYF)! This five-day program is designed for college-bound deaf and hard-of-hearing high schoolers to focus on personal growth and career awareness. It’s more than a camp; it’s a transformation.

Program Dates: ONLY July 18–22, 2026 (Our July 11-15 Session is now FULL!)

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026

Start your journey >>>> rit.edu/ntid/eyf.

Check out the other summer programs we’re offering >>>> rit.edu/ntid/youthprograms!



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Call to Action: Provides the URL rit.edu/ntid/eyf and a teal-bordered QR code.

Contact: Lists Joanne Dollhopf ([email protected]) for questions.

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It's now May! Summer is going to be here SO SOON, so are you ready to level up your tech game? 🚀

We are so excited for Advanced Tech Careers, a week-long deep dive into the high-tech frontier! If you're a deaf or hard-of-hearing student entering 10th–12th grade, this is your chance to explore the future of computing and technology.

Program Dates: July 11–15, 2026

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026

Don't wait—secure your spot today >>>> rit.edu/ntid/advancedtechcareers.

While you're at it, check out the other summer programs we’re offering >>>> rit.edu/ntid/youthprograms!



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Call to Action: Provides the URL rit.edu/ntid/advancedtechcareers and a QR code in the bottom right corner labeled "Scan to learn more."

Contact: Lists Eunyoung Doucet ([email protected]) for questions.

Logo: RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf / Advanced Tech Careers logo at the bottom.]

What an incredible weekend! From the high-stakes builds in Fortnite to the high-flying aerials in Rocket League, the 2026 Tiger Gaming League National Championship was a thrilling show!

While every player brought their "A-game," a few rose to the top of the leaderboard. Join us in celebrating our podium finishers:

1st Place: Texas School for the Deaf - Rangers
2nd Place: Oklahoma School for the Deaf - Bison Thunder
3rd Place: Washington School for the Deaf - Black Terriers

Sportsmanship Award: Mihaly La Rosa

An event of this scale takes a massive collective effort. We want to thank the gamers for their incredible performances, the coaches for their leadership, and the parents for their unwavering support. We also appreciate our support staff and tech crew for keeping the tournament running smoothly, and the TGL team at RIT/NTID for hosting such a premier, inclusive event.

Thank you to Sorenson for their sponsorship for our TGL competitions all year!

GGs to all, and we’ll see you in the lobby next season!