Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch Program for school year 2020-2021. Under this provision, all technical high schools will provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all students, at all times. All students [...]
Message on Coronavirus to CTECS Community
For updates on the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is taking in preparedness for a possible Coronavirus (COVID-19) event that effects our schools.
Lowe’s Provides Grant to SkillsUSA Connecticut Association
SkillsUSA Connecticut, a partner in the Generation T national movement launched by Lowe’s Home Improvement to address the widening skills gap, has received a $15,000 grant from Lowe’s to support the upcoming SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conferences.
Video: CTECS WORKS Ep. 2: J.M. Wright Tech Carpentry
The CTECS Works series highlights the real work performed for real customers by students from CTECS schools. In this episode, we feature J.M. Wright Technical High School carpentry students constructing a residential garage with addition.
Abbott Tech Precision Machining & Stanley Engineered Fastening
We got an inside look, visiting Kim Collins-Horner, HR Specialist at Stanley Engineered Fastening in Danbury, CT, and WBL student Carlos Mogollon Torres, a senior in the Precision Machining Technology program at Henry Abbott Technical High School. Here’s what they had to say.
Apprenticeships Help Develop Next Generation of Manufacturers
Spartan Aerospace in Manchester is filled with experienced manufacturing workers. But special project coordinator Zeke Lehrer knows they won't be there forever. And when they do retire, these skilled workers will walk out the door with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be difficult to replace.