Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

As another school year comes to a close, we're celebrating more than just graduations, we're celebrating the next generation of Connecticut's skilled workforce!

Over the past week, thousands of CTECS seniors crossed the stage and began their next chapter. Some are entering apprenticeships or joining the military, others are continuing their education, and many are already stepping into high-demand careers across Connecticut. Their success reflects a year filled with growth across CTECS.

This year our students earned more than 15,000 industry credentials, and 1,300 juniors and seniors participated in work-based learning. We also expanded partnerships with industry, higher education, and state agencies, launched new career pathways, and continued investing in the programs and resources that prepare students for successful futures.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can't wait to see where your skills, determination, and hard work take you next.

To read Executive Director Alice Pritchard's year-end message highlighting many of this year's accomplishments and what's ahead for CTECS, visit: https://www.cttech.org/about/executive-director/

Thank you to Call 811 Before You Dig for its generous $14,000 donation to support the EC Goodwin Technical High School Landscape Design, Installation & Equipment program!

Representatives from Call Before You Dig visited students today to present the donation and discuss the importance of safe excavation practices for construction professionals and homeowners alike, giving students insight into why calling before you dig is essential to protecting people and underground infrastructure.

At CTECS, students in our construction trades complete an excavator education course through Call Before You Dig, earning an industry-recognized certification that employers value and seek when hiring.

We are grateful for Call Before You Dig’s continued support and look forward to building on this partnership in the years ahead.

CTECS recently has had the pleasure of welcoming the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), to three of our technical high schools - Howell Cheney Technical High School, A. I. Prince Technical High School, and Eli Whitney Technical High School.

These visits provided Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli and members of the DCP team with a firsthand look at the learning experiences taking place in our schools. From construction and manufacturing to criminal justice and culinary arts, they had the opportunity to see students developing the technical skills and hands-on experience that prepare them for careers in Connecticut’s workforce.

At our final stop at Eli Whitney Tech, we were also joined by Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo and team of the Connecticut Department of Labor, further strengthening the conversation around workforce development.

As the agency responsible for licensing many of Connecticut’s skilled trades professionals, DCP plays an important role in the career pathways our students pursue after graduation. These visits created opportunities to deepen our understanding of one another’s work and explore new ways to collaborate.

We're seeking a Science Instructor to join our team in Stamford, CT. If you're passionate about science education and making a difference in students' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why CTECS?
✅ Competitive salary and state benefits
✅ Excellent health and retirement plans
✅ Opportunities for professional growth
✅ Meaningful work that impacts Connecticut's future workforce

Located in , J.M. Wright Technical High School offers an easy commute from many communities in New York and southern Connecticut.

Ready to bring science to life in the classroom? Apply today!

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We are excited to celebrate the many CTECS graduates recognized at Electric Boat's annual Signing Day.

As Executive Director Alice Pritchard told students, "These are not just jobs, they are careers that make an impact."

Today's graduates are stepping into high-demand careers that strengthen Connecticut's workforce, economy, and future. Congratulations to all who signed on to begin their careers with General Dynamics Electric Boat!

CTECS School Meals Team is excited to launch a new Farm to School pilot program at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School! Through partnerships with Northwest Corner Farm, Riverbank Farm, Rogers Orchards, and Vibrant Farm CT, the program will bring fresh, locally grown ingredients directly into school meals.

This initiative supports local farmers while helping students learn more about where their food comes from and the work behind it. We look forward to growing the program and expanding its educational opportunities in the future. 🍅🥬🚜

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is seeking a Health Technology Instructor for J.M. Wright Technical High School in Stamford, CT!

If you’re a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference and help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

✔ Competitive salary
✔ State benefits
✔ Tuition reimbursement & professional development
✔ 188-day work year

Learn more at cttech.org/careers

Yesterday, some of Connecticut’s top automotive technology students put their skills to the test at the annual Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association (CARA) Student Challenge hosted by Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in East Hartford.

Students from seven CTECS automotive programs competed in a full day of hands-on technical challenges designed to showcase the real-world skills needed in today’s automotive industry. Congratulations to this year’s top finishers:

1st place: Douglas Post, Bristol Technical Education Center
2nd place: Anthony Rykowski, W.F. Kaynor Technical High School
3rd place: Trevor Ritch, Henry Abbott Technical High School

As Connecticut and the nation continue to face a shortage of skilled automotive technicians, events like the CARA Student Challenge are more important than ever. They provide students with industry connections, hands-on experience, and pathways into rewarding careers while helping employers build the next generation workforce.

Thank you to CARA, Gengras, our instructors, industry partners, judges, and everyone who helped make this event possible. hashtag