The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has an advisory board consisting of eleven members as follows: two members with experience in manufacturing or a trade offered CTECS, or who are alumni of the system; two members who are executives of Connecticut-based employers and who shall be nominated by the Connecticut Employment and Training Commission; the Commissioners of Education, Economic and Community Development, and Labor, or their respective designees, shall serve as ex-officio members of the board. Members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the General Assembly. The Governor appoints the Chairperson.
The Board’s two subcommittees support student success and workforce readiness by strengthening industry partnerships and expanding career pathways. The Business & Industry Committee focuses on building collaborative relationships with Connecticut’s business community, while the Career Pathways Committee advances career exploration, postsecondary connections, and work-based learning opportunities for students.