Pre-apprenticeship Program Opens Doors to Industry Opportunities
A week-long Pre-Apprenticeship High School Training Program was held in shop classes at Oliver Wolcott Technical High school this December, exposing students to trades that will be open for them in the highway construction industry upon graduation. This same program was also available to Bullard-Havens Tech (Bridgeport) and Ellis [...]
Mansfield Connections Highlights Windham Tech Graduate
Like many kids growing up in and around Mansfield, Cody Horan's life was influenced by some exceptional teachers. They crossed paths while Cody attended Windham Technical High School in Willimantic, which attracts students from towns throughout the area. "I received a great education and had two great HVAC shop [...]
What’s Right With Schools: Afterschool program provides students hands-on experience in various trades
“The Career Academy is a program that allows students from Meriden Public Schools to come to Wilcox Tech and take some classes after school,” Pat Ciarleglio, an education consultant for the Connecticut Technical Education Career System (CTECS) said.
What’s Right With Schools: Platt Technical High School’s precision machining program shapes students for success
“Connecticut has been rich in manufacturing and we have to continue that,” said Joe DiNatale, supervisor of manufacturing at the school. Part of what makes this program so special is the partnerships with outside businesses.
CT Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools Now Accepting Applications for March 2022
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s schools for aviation maintenance technicians are now accepting applications for the March 2022 class. Adult learners with an interest in aviation maintenance are encouraged to apply. The aviation maintenance training program is offered at two locations approved by the Federal Aviation Administration [...]