Auto-Repair Group Donates $10K to Tech Schools
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) has awarded a $10,000 donation to the Connecticut Technical Education & Career System (CTECS) in Milford to help modernize CTECS’ automotive collision repair and refinishing program offered at eight technical high schools across Connecticut.
First Female Football Coach in CT History at Wolcott Tech
Jennifer Stango Garzone coaches girls basketball and softball at Wolcott Tech and for seven years has been an assistant with the Wolcott Tech football team that morphed into the MCW United co-op program with Housatonic Valley Regional and Wamogo-Litchfield.
Cheney Tech Students Win App Contest By Teaching Driving Skills
Two seniors from Howell Cheney Technical High School won the Congressional App Challenge for the the 1st District with a program that teaches basic driving skills through a simulated drive around a city.
CTECS Board Judges Inaugural Superintendent’s Challenge
During the May meeting of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board, members of the Board and district administration judged submissions to the inaugural Superintendent’s Challenge.
CTECS Works Video Series Ep. 1: Platt Tech HVAC
The CTECS Works series highlights the real work performed for real customers by students from CTECS schools. In this episode, we feature Platt Technical High School HVAC students servicing a residential home.
Student Renovation at Historical Site Contributes to Community
It took two years of construction, three technical high schools and four trade areas to renovate the “Michelle House”, a first-of-its kind resource center for Connecticut residents afflicted with sickle cell anemia. The Michelle House, named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, plans to open in New Haven in early 2019.