The Able Trust program helps high school students with disabilities develop communication and entrepreneurial skills.
The “Condiment Launcher,” designed by East Ridge High School students in Lake County’s High School High Tech (HSHT) program, was the top pick by judges in The Able Trust’s 2nd Annual Project Venture Business Development Competition.
The East Ridge team was named champions after presenting their “Love the Launch” concept to a panel of judges made up of manufacturing, technology and higher education professionals. The team, sponsored by exceptional student education (ESE) teacher Nicole Marconi, was one of five finalists in the statewide competition.
The students’ presentation included a :30 video commercial and a PowerPoint presentation detailing the research, costs, and projected revenue for the Condiment Launcher which is designed to improve efficiencies at restaurants, school cafeterias, and other eatery-based locations.
The East Ridge High School team’s commercial can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/531862614.
