Business Details
Your Future in Technical Education Starts Here
Connecticut Technical Education & Career System (CTECS) has been a leader in career technical education for over a century. We operate 17 technical high schools and specialized programs across Connecticut, offering 31 career-focused pathways. Our students earn high school diplomas, industry certifications, and hands-on experience through partnerships with local employers. Work-Based Learning opportunities allow students to gain paid, real-world experience while completing their education. Our adult education division provides aviation maintenance training, apprenticeships, and full-time technical programs.Graduates enter the workforce with stackable credentials, including state licenses and national certifications. We maintain partnerships with industry leaders to ensure curriculum aligns with current workforce demands. Our strategic priorities focus on workforce development, student recruitment, and program innovation. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, we serve approximately 11,200 high school students and 1,500 adult learners annually. Our mission remains centered on preparing students to meet Connecticut's skilled labor needs through academic and technical excellence.
Services
Career and Technical Education
Adult Education Programs
Apprenticeship Training
Work-Based Learning
Aviation Maintenance Technician Programs
College Career Pathways
Student Workforce Services
On-Campus Services
Admissions Support
Alumni Engagement
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in career technical education
- We offer 31 industry-aligned career pathways with stackable credentials
- Our graduates earn multiple industry-recognized certifications
- We provide Work-Based Learning opportunities with paid real-world experience
- Our programs maintain active partnerships with Connecticut employers
Associations and certifications
- Council on Occupational Education
Services
Career and Technical Education
Our 31 career technical education programs combine academic instruction with hands-on trade training. Students earn Connecticut high school diplomas alongside industry certifications in fields like automotive technology, health sciences, and precision machining. Curriculum aligns with current workforce demands through employer partnerships.
Work-Based Learning
Grade 11-12 students gain real-world experience through paid partnerships with local employers. This program integrates classroom learning with practical application while earning academic and technical credit. Employers benefit from trained student workers meeting specific industry needs.
Adult Education Programs
We offer aviation maintenance technician training, apprenticeship programs, and full-time technical courses for adult learners. Programs at Bristol Technical Education Center include automotive technology, welding, and HVAC training. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education with flexible scheduling options.
Student Workforce Services
Our student-run businesses provide discounted services to the public while offering practical experience. Available services include automotive repair, printing, dining, hairdressing, and electrical work performed under faculty supervision to industry standards.
College Career Pathways
Students can earn college credits toward post-secondary certificates or degrees through partnerships with higher education institutions. Programs prepare graduates for immediate employment or seamless transition to two- or four-year degree programs in technical fields.
Questions
What career programs are available?
We offer 31 career technical education programs across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and service industries with industry certifications included in each curriculum.
Do students get real job experience?
Yes, Work-Based Learning partnerships provide paid, credit-bearing internships with Connecticut employers for grade 11-12 students.
Are adult education options available?
We provide aviation maintenance technician training, apprenticeships, and seven full-time technical programs at Bristol Technical Education Center for adult learners.
How do graduates benefit from multiple certifications?
Students earn stackable credentials including state licenses, national certifications, and Connecticut high school diplomas to enhance employment opportunities.
What support exists for employer partnerships?
We facilitate Work-Based Learning placements, student workforce projects, and program advisory committees to align training with industry needs.
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