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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.

Click on each CTE area below to learn more about the programs offered, locations, certifications and career paths. Or, view the Program of Studies (PDF).

CAREER CLUSTERS

  • 🏛️ Architecture
    Architecture
    🚧 Building Construction
    Building Construction
    🪚 Carpentry
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    ⚡ Electrical
    Electrical
    ❄️ HVAC
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    🌿 Landscape Design
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    🧱 Masonry
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    🔧 Plumbing & Heating

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

    The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Cluster provides students with theoretical knowledge and skills for careers in water and air pollution control, recycling waste disposal, public health issues, as well as offering the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks that include helping to develop, maintain and manage the forest and natural environment. CTECS graduates may complete competency credentials or certification eligibility for entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare and bioscience settings or continue their studies at post-secondary institutions. CTECS students concentrate their studies and earn a Career and Technical certificate in the following programs:

     

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

    The Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster provides students with 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. Students will apply technical knowledge and skills in diagnostics, repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy-duty engines and equipment. Students also have the opportunity to continue their studies at post-secondary institutions. Students concentrate their studies and earn a Career and Technical certificate in one of the following programs.

     

     

    🚗 Auto Collision Repair
    Auto Collision Repair
    🛠️ Automotive Tech
    Automotive Technology
    🚛 Diesel / HDE Repair
    Diesel and HDE Repair

  • Art, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications

    The Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications cluster prepares students 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. Graduates will be able to pursue post-secondary studies in media, music and theatre production areas. Students concentrate their studies and earn a Career and Technical certificate in any one of the following programs.