The New Yorker Takes an In-Depth Look at CTECS and Ongoing Trade Shortages
There's a shortage of skilled electricians in the United States. This article from The New Yorker takes an in-depth look at Connecticut's technical high schools in order to explore potential causes and consequences of the shortage, as well as the solutions to address it. While visiting three of our [...]
CTECS Students Compete in 2023 SkillsUSA State Conference
Over 700 CTECS students and teachers from the state's 17 technical high schools got a chance to compete in the annual SkillsUSA State Conference on March 31, 2023. Held throughout 13 different locations, the main site being H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, over 53 different on-the-job challenges [...]
Wolcott Tech Culinary Program Celebrates Black History Month
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School celebrated Black History Month with student-crafted recipes showcasing soul food and cajun influence. The menu included shrimp and grits, jambalaya, fried oyster po-boys, bread-pudding and many other mouth-watering dishes. Seniors in the Culinary program expressed the importance of celebrating through representation, inclusion [...]
Talking Shop Episode 07: Training Auto Technicians of the Future
Automotive technology is rapidly advancing across all types of vehicles and so is the need to train skilled automotive technicians. In the latest episode of Talking Shop with CTECS, "Training Auto Technicians of the Future," we discuss the innovative education model at Subaru-U that's introducing aspiring technicians [...]
WTNH What’s Right With Schools: Students learn veterinary skills at Vinal Technical High School
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Amid a sea of cute faces and fluffy paws, some courseloads are nothing to bark at. Some students are taking care of furry friends while also earning college credits at Vinal Technical High School. “I learned how to clip nails, I’ve never had pets so [...]
