D|Fab

ABOUT D|FAB

 

The Academy for Design and Fabrication (D|Fab) prepares students for college and careers in fields like architecture, interior design, product design, engineering, architectural millwork, manufacturing, and computer programming.

Freshmen in the Computer Programming Program of Study get a head start with AP Computer Science Principles, building a strong foundation in coding and computational thinking. Students in all other D|Fab programs begin with Engineering Design, a hands-on, year-long course that introduces the engineering design process and lays the groundwork for deeper exploration in their chosen CTE Program of Study.

Through work-based learning experiences, Career and STEM Day events, and guest speakers from industry, students expand their learning beyond the classroom. This approach gives them the skills and insight to turn opportunities into fulfilling careers.

 

D|FAB NEWS

High Tech High School Welding Student Earns Recognition at UTI Welding Challenge

High Tech High School Welding Student Earns Recognition at UTI Welding Challenge

High Tech High School senior Julio Journett, a student in the D|Fab Academy Welding Technology program, recently earned recognition at the 2026 UTI-Bloomfield Welding Tech Challenge, placing seventh overall in the competition. As part of his achievement, Julio was awarded a $1,000 educational grant from Universal Technical Institute to support future technical training opportunities. The...Continue reading

High Tech High School ACE Students Showcase Innovation at NJIT 2026

High Tech High School ACE Students Showcase Innovation at NJIT 2026

On Friday May 1, 2026, 22 High Tech ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Students took the opportunity to SHINE at NJIT during the 2026 Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentoring Final Presentation.This event was the culmination of the CIRT competition prompts, where students developed solutions in the following topics: Net Zero Data Center, Reimagining a...Continue reading

D|Fab Student Showcase Highlights Innovation and Career Readiness

D|Fab Student Showcase Highlights Innovation and Career Readiness

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Academy for Design and Fabrication (D|Fab) at High Tech High School, hosted its annual Student Showcase, bringing together industry professionals, higher education partners, alumni, and community members to celebrate student achievement across its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The event provided students with direct access to industry feedback...Continue reading

High Tech High Programming Students Explore Academic and Career Paths at NJIT

High Tech High Programming Students Explore Academic and Career Paths at NJIT

Students from High Tech High School’s Computer Programming program recently visited New Jersey Institute of Technology for a campus tour and introduction to college life and academic opportunities in technology and computer science. During the visit, students explored different areas of campus and learned more about NJIT’s academic programs, student resources, and campus environment. The...Continue reading

High Tech High School Students Earn National Recognition in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Competition

High Tech High School Students Earn National Recognition in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Competition

High Tech High School Students Earn National Recognition in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Competition High Tech High School is proud to announce that several of its students have been named top honorees in the 2026 National High School Design Competition, hosted by the prestigious Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Out of nearly 700 submissions nationwide,...Continue reading

Sophomore Architecture Students Explore Nature’s Engineering at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Sophomore Architecture Students Explore Nature’s Engineering at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden combined architecture, biomimicry, and peer mentorship in an immersive, hands-on learning experience. On a recent trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, students in Ms. Batista’s sophomore architecture class stepped outside the classroom and into a series of living laboratories, joined by the senior simulated work environment students that supported...Continue reading