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Career and Technical Education

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Architecture and Construction

Students receive the theoretical knowledge and skills for entry-level employment in the residential, commercial and industrial construction areas or in post-secondary institutions.

Architecture and Construction Cluster
Automotive Students

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Students receive the theoretical knowledge and skills for careers in the planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water, as well as related professional/technical support services.

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster
Communication & Digital Media students

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications

Students will learn to apply technical knowledge and skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating, creating and performing in Arts and Media. Students will apply technical knowledge and skills to enter the fields of media, music and theatre production technology.

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications Cluster
Health Science Students

Health Science

Students will receive theoretical knowledge and clinical skills for careers in planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.

Health Science Cluster
Culinary Arts Students

Hospitality and Tourism

Students gain theoretical knowledge and skills for entry-level employment in the management, marketing and operation of restaurants, bakeries or lodging and travel-related services.

Hospitality and Tourism Cluster
Hairdressing Students

Human Services

Students prepare for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as personal care and consumer services. Graduates of these programs are employed in the management, marketing and operation of hair salons, barber shops and spas.

Human Services Cluster
IT Class

Information Technology

Students learn to apply technical knowledge and skills designing, developing, managing and supporting hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. Also included in this cluster are programs providing training in electronics technology and graphic technology.

Information Technology Cluster
first responder and students

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Students will develop an understanding of the techniques and principals that help improve safety and security of lives and communities. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to obtain an entry-level positions in such fields as (but not limited to) police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and the armed forces.

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster
Manufacturing students

Manufacturing

Students will learn the theoretical knowledge and skills for careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products, as well as related professional and technical support activities. Students also have the opportunity to continue their studies at post-secondary institutions.

Manufacturing Cluster
Marketing and Sales Students

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Students will learn the theoretical knowledge and skills for a career in planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications and market research.

Marketing, Sales, and Service Cluster

Career Clusters

Connecticut Technical High Schools offer eleven career clusters

CTECS offers high school students over 30 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs! All programs integrate 21st-century employability skills required by business and industry.

Ninth-grade students participate in all of the technical programs offered at their technical high school through the Exploratory Program. This experience allows students to engage in the various career path opportunities before choosing one that will set the framework for their education in grades 10-12.

Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study and multiple stackable credentials giving them the “competitive edge.” These credentials include but are not limited to state occupational licensure, national technical skill competency certifications and industry-recognized credentialing.