Norwich Technical High School Launches Program to Address Emissions Tester Shortage
Norwich Technical High School, part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), announced the successful pilot of a program aimed at tackling the shortage of emissions technicians in Connecticut. Through a unique partnership with Opus Inspection, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and [...]
Windham Teacher Named Connecticut Technical High Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Dr. Rachel Riendeau, a General Education Department Head and Social Studies teacher at Windham Technical High School, located in Willimantic, CT, has been named the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) Teacher of the Year Interim Superintendent Dr. Justin Lowe announced today. “Rachel’s unwavering dedication and profound grasp [...]
Connecticut Students Learn, Compete, and Explore Careers in Defense
Groton, CT – More than 100 Connecticut and Rhode Island students got an up-close look at careers in manufacturing and defense yesterday at the Maritime Welding Competition and Career Exploration Event sponsored by Project MFG, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and SENEDIA–The Alliance for Defense Tech, [...]
CTECS Launches Statewide Career Center
Offering Expanded Career Opportunities and Connections for Employers, Students and Graduates The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), otherwise known as Connecticut’s technical high schools, announces the opening of its first Career Center. The Career Center provides statewide employers with a platform for collaboration and talent acquisition with [...]
Abbott Tech Students Manufacture Key Component for McCarthy Observatory’s Telescope Upgrade
Observatory plate In a testament to the power of collaboration and education, Abbott Tech High School's Precision Machining shop has played a pivotal role in the ambitious upgrade of the McCarthy Observatory's telescope. Built in 2000 to encourage science education and curiosity among students, the Observatory was [...]
