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Empowering Your Journey

Choose the path that leads to success, whether you are starting your career, supporting your child’s dreams, or building your workforce.

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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Precision in Machinery & Manufacturing

"Working with industry-standard machinery every day has made me confident. Through Work-Based Learning, I’m getting paid to learn on the job at a local company during the school day." — Jordan, Precision Machining Student

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The Future of Automotive Technology

"I’m not just reading about engines; I’m diagnosing and repairing them for real customers. Earning my state licensure while in high school has given me a head start most people don't get until years later." — Alex, Automotive Student

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Designing Tomorrow: Architecture & Construction

"The combination of CAD software training and hands-on projects is incredible. I’m graduating with a portfolio of real work and college credits that put me miles ahead of the competition." — Sam, Architectural Design Student

A woman in safety glasses operates machinery, smiling at the camera.

Precision in Machinery & Manufacturing

"Working with industry-standard machinery every day has made me confident. Through Work-Based Learning, I’m getting paid to learn on the job at a local company during the school day." — Jordan, Precision Machining Student

A person wearing safety glasses and a mask works on a car's body panel.

The Future of Automotive Technology

"I’m not just reading about engines; I’m diagnosing and repairing them for real customers. Earning my state licensure while in high school has given me a head start most people don't get until years later." — Alex, Automotive Student

A person with glasses works on a miniature model, focused on their craft.

Designing Tomorrow: Architecture & Construction

"The combination of CAD software training and hands-on projects is incredible. I’m graduating with a portfolio of real work and college credits that put me miles ahead of the competition." — Sam, Architectural Design Student

Our differentiators—

Why CTECS

We 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 a system with a 95.9% graduation rate and a community of over 11,000 students from 166 towns.