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Employer Partnerships

Employer Partnerships

Strong partnerships with employers are at the heart of career and technical education. By working together, we ensure students gain the technical knowledge, workplace experience, and industry insights they need to succeed while helping Connecticut businesses build a skilled workforce for the future.

Whether you're looking to recruit talented students and graduates, provide meaningful work-based learning opportunities, or help shape the future of career and technical education through a Program Advisory Committee, there are many ways to get involved. 

Explore the partnership opportunities below and discover how your organization can make a lasting impact on Connecticut's future workforce.

District Employer Partner­ship Liaison

Unsure where to start, but want to get involved with CTECS? Contact: Brent McCartney Brent.McCartney@cttech.org 1-860-372-9144
School Location Work-Based Learning Coordinator
A.I. Prince THS Hartford Wilder Bird 
Bristol TEC Bristol Suzanne Atallah 
Bullard-Havens THS Bridgeport Sandeep Tibrewal
E.C. Goodwin THS New Britain Elizabeth Feldman
Eli Whitney THS Hamden Chris LeSieur 
Ella T. Grasso THS Groton Jonathan Grossman 
Emmett O’Brien THS  Ansonia Patrick Kozloski  
H.C. Wilcox THS  Meriden Cristina Stisser 
Harvard H. Ellis THS  Danielson Kimberly Pascone
Henry Abbott THS  Danbury Jonathan Nadeau 
Howell Cheney THS  Manchester Jousette Caraballo 
J.M. Wright THS  Stamford Justin Cosell
Norwich THS  Norwich Mike Garcia 
Oliver Wolcott THS  Torrington Cheryl Capitani 
Platt THS  Milford Colleen George
Vinal THS  Middletown Nick Ogorzalek
W.F. Kaynor THS  Waterbury Kimberly Matthews
Windham THS  Windham Stacy Boothroyd
Trade Consultant
  • Architecture
  • Building and Civil Construction
  • Carpentry
  • Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment
  • Masonry
 Brent McCartney
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
 Pat Ciarleglio
  • Automotive Technology
  • Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Diesel and Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
 Lou Camacho
  • Environmental Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Hairdressing and Cosmetology
  • Veterinary Science
 Heidi Griffen
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tourism, Hospitality & Guest Services Management 
 Marc Hussey
  • Digital Media
  • Graphic Design
  • Information Technology
 Joe Campbell
  • Criminal Justice & Protective Services
 John Woodmansee
  • Aerospace Component Manufacturing Technology
  • Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
  • Precision Machining Technology
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Welding and Metal Fabrication
 Larry Pomerleau
  • Health Technology
 Chris Purdy

Partner With CTECS

Program Advisory Committees (PAC)

Program Advisory Committees keep CTECS programs aligned with industry needs through guidance on curriculum, technology, and skills.

Learn More about PAC's

Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Hire qualified CTECS students during the school day through paid Work-Based Learning and help prepare Connecticut's future workforce.

Learn more about WBL

Ready to Get Started?

Connect with CTECS through Career Opportunities, Program Advisory Committees, and Work-Based Learning. Post jobs and recruit talented students and alumni, help shape programs and curriculum through industry guidance, or provide paid, hands-on learning opportunities for students during the school day. Register and set up your profile today!

Register with the CTECS Career Center