Last week, H.C. Wilcox Technical High School's Steve Wodarski was honored by the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors with a Distinguished Service Award! Mr. Wodarski is the only technical high school Athletic Director to receive this award since its inception in 1981.
Congrats on this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏
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Recently, Emmett O'Brien Technical High School's Precision Machining Technology (PMT) students received a generous $18,000 tool donation from Forum Contract Manufacturing in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Forum Contract Manufacturing President Mark Polinsky was on hand to present the students with the tools in the surprise ceremony. "We are not only investing in you as individuals, but investing in the future of manufacturing in CT. Every manufacturing company in CT needs skilled technical employees who love working with their hands and have the expertise and knowledge you will gain during your years here at Emmett O’Brien," said Polinsky.
Read more about what this generous donation means to the PMT students at O'Brien Tech ⬇️
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Eric Preneta, 2011 Platt Technical High School graduate, sat down with CTECS to talk about his current position as a Launch Pad Specialist for SpaceX and how his technical high school education prepared him for the role.
“No matter what I’ve been exposed to and learned along the way, everything ultimately goes back to those experiences… and fundamentals this program taught me,” Eric told CTECS.
He also delves into his role at SpaceX explaining, “I’ve worked on human flight missions both on the construction side and launch side, one of the highlights of my career was being able to have my hands on the Inspiration Mission that launched the first commercial crew of astronauts to space.”
🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/IC-qcIcRCVc?si=kvQjjbWeHwasi0zA
➡️ To watch more CTECS alumni stories, visit: cttech.org/alumni
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Hundreds of CTECS students will compete in the annual Connecticut SkillsUSA State Conference tomorrow! Best of luck to all the students competing in their category 👏
Following the conference, an awards ceremony will take place at 6PM at Southern Connecticut State University.
⏯ Watch the live stream of the results using the link below!
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FOX61 recently sat down with two CTECS alumni, Amy Howroyd, Bristol Technical Education Center alum and current Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor, and Cheyenne Saunders, a Platt Technical High School alum now working in quality and inspection within the manufacturing industry, to showcase their career success!
This feature showcases how CTECS schools are empowering women with skills to thrive and succeed in male-dominated fields ⬇️
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CTECS is hiring substitute teachers for Connecticut’s technical high schools!
An in-person hiring event will be held at Howell Cheney Technical High School, located at 791 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Qualified applicants may receive job offers at the event. CTECS substitute teachers are paid $155 daily. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Registration is required to attend. Applicants should bring their resume and either a passport, or driver’s license and social security card. Contact Erin.Ryan@cttech.org for additional information.
More information on substitute teaching at CTECS and to register ➡️ cttech.org/substitute
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Earlier this week, Norwich Technical High School Business Management and Administration (BMA) students competed amongst 1,150 other DECA Inc. students from other chapters across the state at the 72nd State Career Development Conference (SCDC).
During the Conference, students competed in Professional Selling, Financial Consulting, Apparel and Accessories Marketing, Retail Merchandising Series, and Team Decision Making/ Marketing Management.
At the end of the day, the Norwich Tech chapter was awarded the coveted DECA glass trophy. Additionally, BMA seniors Joey Lynn Mills and Lismary Aguilar took home third place in Team Decision Making, Marketing Management, making them eligible to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held in Anaheim, CA April 27-30th! 👏
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Last week, General Dynamics Electric Boat arrived at Howell Cheney Technical High School to interview students from multiple trade programs including Diesel and Heavy Duty Equipment Repair, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Welding and Metal Fabrication. The Welding students were also given a brief weld test to evaluate their skills. At the end of the event, sixteen students were interviewed and provided with a job offer from Electric Boat!
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In a recent podcast hosted by Oatey Company, The Fix, CTECS Education Consultants Brent McCartney and Pat Ciarleglio discuss the range of technical high school career paths that CTECS has to offer.
Listen in as they highlight the unique blend of academic and trade education, tailored to industry needs with a focus on experiential learning, CTECS apprenticeship programs, future expansion plans for adult education, and so much more!
Check out the full episode, "Tapping Potential: The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Approach to Integrating Academics and Skilled Trades" ⬇️
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The Platt Technical High School Student Workforce has started working in collaboration with our aviation school, Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, located at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
In the first phase of their project, these Platt Tech Electrical seniors have been working to change out all current lighting to LEDs in three classrooms as well as within the paint shop. When the project is completed, the electrical consumption within the school will be reduced by at least 50%!
CTECS Student Workforce
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The Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Digital Media juniors took a visit recently to WTNH News 8 for some up close industry exposure.
Led by WTNH Chief Photographer Ryan Bernat, the students received a studio tour and were able to view the 12:00 newscast anchored by Ann Nyberg, an expert in the industry with over 40 years of experience and several prestigious awards for her broadcast journalism skills.
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Photos from Office of Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz's post
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Join us at Bristol TEC for an open house! Enrolling adult learners and students entering grade 11-12.
📆 March 7, 2024 at 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 431 Minor Street, Bristol, CT 06010
Tour the school, meet our teachers and learn about the cutting-edge career technologies.
➡ Learn more at bristol.cttech.org
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Op-Ed from CTECS Executive Director, Dr. Ellen Solek:
"The narrative surrounding vocational education has evolved. No longer is it the secondary choice; it’s the forward-thinking pathway to success.
Our graduates are not just equipped with technical expertise; they possess adaptability, problem-solving acumen, and a practical understanding of their respective industries.
They are job-ready from day one."
Read more from Hartford Business Journal ⬇️
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We've had an exciting second quarter of the CTECS 2023-2024 school year - Check out some of our best moments
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Check out the latest CBIA BizCast podcast, featuring Dr. Ellen Solek, CTECS Executive Director and Brent McCartney, CTECS Education Consultant!
In this episode, Dr. Solek and Brent discuss what makes CTECS a vital contributor to Connecticut’s workforce and economic success through industry partners, career connections, and more!
Listen in or watch the episode here ⬇️
www.cbia.com/news/workforce/cbia-bizcast-ctecs-trades-careers
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Eli Whitney Technical High School Information Technology (IT) recently earned the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women's access to AP Computer Science Principles (CSP).
Congrats to the Whitney Tech IT students for this well-earned national recognition! 👏
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Fourteen Norwich Technical High School students were sworn in as members of the National Technical Honor Society last Thursday at the school's first ever induction ceremony.
The ceremony included the swearing in of the student officers of the Norwich Tech chapter, a ceremonial candle lighting, students walking across the stage to receive their NTHS certificate, and swearing an oath to the NTHS.
For more information on this well-earned celebration, and for a full list of honorees, check out this story from the Norwich Bulletin ⬇️
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Happy National School Counseling Week! #NCSW24
"School Counselors inspire each and every day to help students conquer their goals and overcome obstacles in their path,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. Lowe. “While their work is critical to our community and should be appreciated each and every day, I ask everyone to take a moment to express your gratitude to a counselor, past or present, who has provided support, guidance, or mentorship. Thank you to all the counselors out there who work tirelessly every day to help young people meet their goals."
🎥 Watch this video to learn more about how CTECS School Counselors help all students reach their potential in meeting academic, social emotional, and career goals.
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Secretary Miguel Cardona paid his old stomping grounds, H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, a visit last summer to speak with the graduating class of 2023.
Listen to him tell his story about the importance of Career and Technical Education (#cte) and giving students the options for success. ⬇️
Happy #CTEMonth!
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Happy Career and Technical Education Month! #CTEMonth
U.S. Secretary Miguel Cardona is a CTECS alum, graduating from H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden nearly thirty years ago!
"...This month and every day, let's celebrate the educators, the school leaders, the employers, who help students grow, help them thrive and reach their potential to build a better tomorrow through CTE."
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The latest from CTECS 🚨
📰 "Elevate Your Impact: A Call to Employers for Technical High School Work-Based Learning"
In our latest newsletter, CTECS Executive Director Dr. Ellen Solek provides insight on how the technical high schools are preparing students to immediately enter the workforce using invaluable training experiences.
Read more ➡️ www.cttech.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CTECS-ED-Jan-24-Newsletter-1.pdf
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