Maryland School for the Deaf Leads IBM Loan Program
Edward Hartmann and IBM engineer Ron Simmons spearhead a new electronics and computer technology curriculum at the Maryland School for the Deaf. IBM loaned Simmons for a year to develop the program, aiming to train students in electrical assembly, test technicians, and advanced electronics to prepare them for higher skills and better pay, while enhancing industry education collaboration. Simmons emphasizes sign language, small business involvement, and real world skills to empower deaf students amid federal budget cuts.
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