| Trade/Technologies
offered by the Connecticut Technical High Schools are grouped
into seven career clusters as follows: (Please
note: Not all Trade/Technology courses are available
at each school. )
Each technical program within each cluster has a specific three
and a half year program of study that outlines all academic and
technical coursework required for students enrolled. The career
programs taught within each cluster are as follows:
I.
The Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Cluster
The Arts, Audio/Video
and Technology and Communications cluster prepares students to
apply technical knowledge and skills, including planning, organizing,
evaluating, creating and performing in Arts and Media. Students will apply technical knowledge
and skills to enter the fields of media, music and theatre production
technology. Graduates will be able to pursue postsecondary
studies in media, music or technical theatre as well as obtain
immediate employment in both the music production and theatre
production areas. Students concentrate their studies and
earn a trade certificate in any one of the following programs.
II.
Computer Technology Cluster
The Computer Technologies cluster prepares students to apply technical
knowledge and skills designing, developing, managing and supporting
hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.
Also included in this cluster are programs providing training in
electronics technology and graphic technology. Graduates enter
a wide variety of high-technology positions or continue their studies
at postsecondary institutions. Students concentrate their studies
and earn a Trade/Technology certificate in one of the following
programs:
III.
Construction Cluster
The
Construction Cluster provides knowledge of the construction industry
and development of entry-level skills within the industry. The
program provides students with theoretical knowledge and
skills for entry-level employment in the residential, commercial
and industrial construction areas or in postsecondary institutions.
Many opportunities for employment within the construction
industry are available. Students concentrate their
studies and receive a Trade/Technology certificate in one of
the following programs:
IV.
Health Technology Cluster
The
Health Technology Cluster is designed to provide a broad-based
exposure and appreciation for health-related and early care
and education occupations, as well as those is bioscience environmental
technology. Programs provide students with theoretical knowledge
and clinical skills in planning, managing and providing health
care services, early care and education, and bioscience environmental
technology research. Graduates may complete a competency credential
or certification eligibility for entry-level employment in
a variety of health-care, early childhood, and bioscience settings
or continue their studies at post secondary institutions. Students
concentrate their studies and earn a Trade/Technology certificate
in one of
the following programs:
V.
Manufacturing Cluster
The Manufacturing Cluster is comprised
of interrelated industries that include the broad categories
of manufacturing and assembling goods, drafting and design, machining
and welding/fabrication. Many
opportunities for employment and continued training possible
within this cluster. Production planning and control, product
and tooling design and manufacturing engineering are a few of
the career pathways. Students also have the opportunity to continue
their studies at postsecondary institutions. Students concentrate
their studies and earn a Trade/Technology certificate in one of
the following programs:
VI.
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Cluster
The Tourism, Hospitality and Guest Management program provides
knowledge and skills in the service trades industry. Programs
provide students with theoretical knowledge and skills for entry-level
employment in the management, marketing and operation of restaurants,
bakeries, or lodging and travel-related services. Also included
in this cluster are programs providing students with skills in
hairdressing/barbering and fashion design. Graduates find employment
in a wide variety of service occupations or continue their studies
at post-secondary institutions. Students concentrate their studies
and receive a Trade/Technology certification in one of
the following programs:
VII. Transportation
Cluster
The Transportation Cluster prepares students to apply technical
knowledge and skills in diagnostics, repair and maintenance
of automotive and heavy-duty engines and equipment. Graduates
enter the many opportunities for employment as automotive
mechanics, diesel engine repair technicians, and in collision
repair and refinishing. Students also have the opportunity
to continue their studies at postsecondary institutions.
Students concentrate their studies and earn a Trade/Technology
certificate in one of the following programs:
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