Work Simulation Competition Winners 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 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 2025 Winners

Copy of Work Simulation

Grand Prize Winner: Exceptional Creations Blooms and More by Kristen Adanti-Pedersen

East Haven High School, CT

Exceptional Creations Blooms and More is a dynamic work simulation project where students create a variety of handcrafted items that are sold throughout the year, with a special focus during the holiday season. 

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.

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2nd Place: OWLS Greenhouse Project by Laurie Vak

Ogallala, NE

This project started during the end of COVID and vegetables were becoming expensive to buy in the store. We wanted to show the students that they can grow their own and become healthy eaters.

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

Cathy Linane - Tartan Treats

3rd Place: Tartan Treats by Cathy Linane

Highland Regional 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.

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

Highland Regional 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!

_Hannah Simpson - Burn and Learn Candle Company

Bright Futures Award: Burn and Learn Candle Company

Burn and Learn Candle Company provides students with the opportunity to build crucial workplace skills while learning to manage a small business.

Edison Public School District_ JP Stevens High School_Lima

Horizon Award Award: Future Paths: Exploring Career Possibilities

Future Paths: Exploring Career Possibilities is a work simulation project where students research various career opportunities and create presentations to share their findings with classmates.

Carey Services Inc - Kendrick

Rookie of the Year Integration: We All Bloom Differently, but Here We Grow Together

The "We All Bloom Differently, but Here We Grow Together" project is an exciting work simulation that highlights teamwork, community collaboration, and healthy living.