Programs
Carpentry
Engineering
Welding
Culinary
Digital Communication
Graphic Design & Multimedia
Automotive
Drones
Robotics
Cybersecurity
Electrical
Networking Systems
Features
ATEMS @ the LIFT
Abilene Independent School Districts’ STEM Academy of Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Science is proudly housed at the LIFT.
ATEMS PHOENIX
The misson of the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence in STEM education as well as the development of 21st century skills that are needed to be successful in STEM careers and post-secondary education.
Advanced Culinary Courses with Trained Chefs
Offering real-world experience in food service with the
SKY CAFE @ the LIFT.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION
The LIFT Makerspace is a shared design and fabrication space open to all students and faculty to work on projects that inspire creativity, strengthen technical skills, and develop understanding.
Student-Driven Automotive Services
Offering real-world experience in automotive servicing.
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE
Director
Director of the LIFT, Jay Ashby: jay.ashby@abileneisd.org
Mr. Ashby has been with Abilene ISD for over a decade serving as a teacher at Abilene High School before transitioning to Cooper High to serve in numerous roles over the years including Teacher, Assistant Principal, Instructional Specialist, and Associate Principal. Mr. Ashby is a proud graduate of Abilene High School and former Bonham Elementary Bulldog and Lincoln Middle School Longhorn. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Hardin-Simmons University and his Master’s in Educational Administration from Lamar University.
Thank you to our community partners…
Arrow Ford
Abilene Automotive Education Alliance
RENTECH Boiler Systems, Inc.
Broadwind Heavy Fabrications
BWJ Metal Works
TSTC
Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas
Buffalo Gap Electrical
Hartmann’s Inc.
Take your next step
You have the chance to take charge of your education and choose to be part of something big in Abilene. Certifications offered in dozens of career pathways, you can take advantage of a new state-of-the-art facility and gain real-world experience in todays and tomorrows technologies. Take The LIFT.
HELLO HIGH SCHOOL
TRANSFER TO AISD
If you want to take advantage of all the great opportunities at the LIFT, but you live outside of the Abilene Independent School District, you will need to complete the procedure for an out of district transfer.