D|Fab

ABOUT D|FAB


The Academy for Design and Fabrication (D|Fab) offers five Programs of Study: Architecture, Computer Programming, Engineering, Industrial Design and Animation, and Wood Technology. D|Fab prepares students for careers and college through hands-on learning, industry connections, and opportunities to apply technical and professional skills in authentic settings. Students participate in field experiences, work-based learning opportunities, Career and STEM Day events, and industry guest speaker programs that connect classroom learning to real-world careers. Each Program of Study provides students with a structured pathway to develop skills, explore career opportunities, and prepare for postsecondary education and employment.

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→