This committee is dedicated to expanding career exploration initiatives, secondary and post-secondary partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities for CTECS students. Key responsibilities include:

Career Exploration:
• Develop strategies to introduce students to diverse career paths and industry sectors.

Secondary/Post-Secondary and Trade Partnerships:
• Expand and promote registered apprenticeship and trade focused programs for both secondary and post-secondary students
• Strengthen trade licensing and flexible training by partnering with the Department of Labor and licensed construction trades to support night and weekend programs for skill development and advancement.
• Build relationships with Connecticut colleges and universities.
• Identify opportunities for concurrent and dual enrollment programs, articulation agreements, and seamless transitions to higher education.

Work-Based Learning:
• Expand access to work-based learning opportunities for students (internships, registered apprenticeships, job shadowing) by developing partnerships with private and public businesses
• Evaluate the current work-based learning program and recommend strategies for improvement

Expectations for Committee Members
• Leverage your professional networks to introduce CTECS to companies, organizations, and institutions that align with the committee’s goals.
• Commit to active participation by attending meetings regularly and taking action to advance the committee’s objectives.
• Focus on student opportunities and keep students at the center of all decisions.
• Establish clear and measurable goals aligned with the committee’s purpose.