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Why CTECS

Connecticut’s technical high schools provide a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners, fueled by over 100 years of excellence in career technical education.

Competitive Edge

Earn a diploma, a CTE certificate, and stackable industry credentials that make you immediately hirable.

Real-World Learning

Gain practical experience through student-operated businesses and 1,500+ employer partners.

Proven Results

Join 11,500+ students from 166 towns, with nine in 10 employed, continuing education, or serving in the military after graduation.

Your Connection To Opportunity

Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, employer, or adult learner, find the resources and opportunities to help you succeed.

For Students: Work Hard. Learn More. Earn Fast.

Get a diploma, hands-on trade skills, and industry credentials. Graduate career-ready with a full high school experience and college credits.

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For Parents: A Path to Professional Success.

Give your child a competitive edge with free technical training. We provide a rigorous academic foundation and a direct path to high-paying careers.

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For Employers: Hire Proven, Career-Ready Talent.

Access Connecticut’s primary pipeline of skilled labor. Partner with our Work-Based Learning program to hire students trained in 31 trade areas.

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For Adult Learners: Training That Works for You.

Whether you're starting a new career, upgrading your skills, or completing apprenticeship training, we offer flexible programs that fit your goals.

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A young man with glasses and a bright green shirt stands with his arms crossed in an electrical classroom workshop.

Building the future with Masonry.

"I went to this school. Now I'm building the new one." - Emmanuel, Mason

A young woman with long dark hair stands in a school hallway, arms crossed.

Build skills. Build confidence.

“I’m doing stuff I never thought I’d ever do in my life.” – Hadley, Carpenter/Alumni

A young man in a mechanic uniform smiles while leaning on a tool chest in an auto repair classroom shop.

Start your engines: Automotive Technology

“I can go straight from school to working for NASCAR.” – Tyler, Auto Tech student

A young man with curly hair and a mustache smiles, arms crossed, in a manufacturing classroom workshop.

From the classroom to a career.

“I’ve got a full-time job lined up after graduation.” – Josef, Electrical Senior

A man in a black jacket stands with arms crossed in front of multiple screens displaying maps and cityscapes within a classroom workshop.

Love what you learn.

“The secret is, this is a lot more fun than regular high school.” – Logan, EMT

A young woman with blonde hair smiles, arms crossed, in a carpentry classroom workshop.

Information Technology: The skills employers are looking for.

“I’m learning cybersecurity. Which gives me career security.” – Carah, IT Senior

A young man with glasses and a bright green shirt stands with his arms crossed in an electrical classroom workshop.

Building the future with Masonry.

"I went to this school. Now I'm building the new one." - Emmanuel, Mason

A young woman with long dark hair stands in a school hallway, arms crossed.

Build skills. Build confidence.

“I’m doing stuff I never thought I’d ever do in my life.” – Hadley, Carpenter/Alumni

A young man in a mechanic uniform smiles while leaning on a tool chest in an auto repair classroom shop.

Start your engines: Automotive Technology

“I can go straight from school to working for NASCAR.” – Tyler, Auto Tech student

A young man with curly hair and a mustache smiles, arms crossed, in a manufacturing classroom workshop.

From the classroom to a career.

“I’ve got a full-time job lined up after graduation.” – Josef, Electrical Senior

A man in a black jacket stands with arms crossed in front of multiple screens displaying maps and cityscapes within a classroom workshop.

Love what you learn.

“The secret is, this is a lot more fun than regular high school.” – Logan, EMT

A young woman with blonde hair smiles, arms crossed, in a carpentry classroom workshop.

Information Technology: The skills employers are looking for.

“I’m learning cybersecurity. Which gives me career security.” – Carah, IT Senior

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