Work Simulation Competition Winners 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Digitability Winners!

The Digitability team was extremely impressed with the hard work and hustle teachers put into their projects, while simultaneously navigating the many challenges this year presented. 

Each school year presents another opportunity to strengthen student portfolios and workplace readiness training through each Work Simulation experience. For many special education departments, Digitability provides a new foundation for rethinking the model of transition training, while incorporating new tech skills and a portfolio development process.

Our 2024 Winners

Mary Alleyne - Goodwill Garden Project

Grand Prize Winner: Green Thumb Gardening by Mary Alleyne

Goodwill of Greater Detroit, MI

The Adult Diverse Special Needs Population at Goodwill of Greater Detroit are working together to create a blog for their Gardening Program Information Site. 

Grand Prize Package includes a $2000 Cash Prize for Classroom$100 Amazon Gift Card for Teacher, and a $10 Amazon Gift Card for Each Student.

Cathy Linane - Tartan Treats

2nd Place: Tartan Treats by Cathy Linane

Highland Regional Highschool, NJ

Students in the Job Transition Class sell homemade dog treats, homemade cookies and other pastries, seasonal treats, birdseed ornaments, holiday decor and more.

2nd Place Package includes a $1200 Cash Prize for Classroom, $75 Amazon Gift Card for Teacher and $5 Amazon Gift Card for Each Student.

Daniel Johnson - Lions' Den Cafe

3rd Place: Lions' Den Cafe by Daniel Johnson

Lindenwold Highschool, NJ

At LHS, students run a coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothie, and protein shake cart each Friday. They also have a variety of snacks and bottled water available on the cart, as well.

3rd Place Package included $600 Cash Prize for Classroom, $50 Amazon Gift Card for Teacher and $5 Amazon Gift Card for Each Student.

Cathy Linane - Tartan Treats

Community Choice: Tartan Treats by Cathy Linane

Lindenwold High School, NJ

Students in the Job Transition Class sell homemade dog treats, homemade cookies and other pastries, seasonal treats, birdseed ornaments, holiday decor and more.

Community Choice Prize Package includes a $500 Cash Prize for Classroom.

Honorable Mentions!

Kristen Adanti-Pedersen - SNUFFLEMATS BOUTIQUE

Most Creative Product Award: SnuffleMats Boutique

Snufflemats are interactive feeding mats where owners can hide treats for their pets to uncover, promoting mental stimulation and alleviating boredom in their beloved animals.

_Hannah Simpson - Burn and Learn Candle Company

Hottest Product Award: Burn and Learn Candle Company

Students will be creating a candle company by using soy wax melts, recycled jars, and seasonal decorations. 

Lauren Holiday - Greeting Cards

Friendliest Product Award: Greeting Cards Company

Students started a work simulation project to highlight their Stride program math the high school. The Stride program allows students to create unique greeting cards.

Taylor Pearsall - The Pop-Up Shop

Best Bankability Integration: The Pop Up Shop

Students at A Step Up Academy are producing and selling chocolate lollipops! The students have been utilizing Bankability for financial literacy and to incorporate workplace behavior into their classrooms.

Completed-Madonna Pittman - Internet Safety

Student Safety Award: Internet Safety Project

The students in Ms. Pittman's class created a Google Slides presentation on the various aspects of internet safety. Each student created a page that explains and illustrates a component of internet safety.