The formation of the innovation component of human potential is important in Russian Federation. This task can be solved only by creating special institutional conditions at the level of school education. Responding to the challenges of modern society,«Engineering and Technology School No. 777» of St. Petersburg ensures the integration ofbasic and additional education. The school offers a wide range of educational programs. Theprogram "Biotechnology: science, man and society in the XXI century" demonstrates an example of how additional education at school, contributing to the early career guidance to high-tech industries and high technologies.