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F a l l 2 0 1 9 • S T U F F 5 3 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m to the technical high school experience is the opportunity to participate in Work-based Learning (WBL), which allows eligible students to gain hands-on career development experience in partnership with local companies. WBL takes place during the school day and students not only receive credit toward their career technology, but they may also get paid. CTECS is free to attend for Connecticut residents (high school only). Students receive a true high-school experience, including academic instruction, athletics, clubs and opportunities to earn college credit. The added benefit of a technical high school is the hands-on career training using state-of-the-art equipment, opportunities to get paid through work-based learning, and year-round cycling between academic and manufacturing-trade work. Our manufacturing programs challenge students to move beyond learning to application through authentic experiences. Graduates are prepared to step seamlessly into a career or pursue further training and/or education. Additionally, CTECS is meeting the manufacturing workforce development needs of Connecticut. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is a statewide system of 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, two aviation maintenance schools and a technical education center. Five manufacturing programs are offered at multiple locations. CTECS students can receive a diploma, college credit, trade certifications and income. Graduates are ready for immediate employment, apprenticeship programs and admission to post-secondary institutions. "I started working in the manufacturing field during my junior year. I came back to teach at CTECS. One of the biggest challenges has been to help people understand (parents especially) that it's not always about a four-year degree … skilled manufacturing has very good jobs with lots of potential. " www.CTTech.org Address: 39 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105 Additional locations: please visit us online for additional locations: www.cttech.org/schools Students: About 11,000 Staff: 1,400 Year founded: 1907 Superintendent of Schools: Jeffrey Wihbey Check us out on social media! @CTTechHS @cttechhs @CTTechHS linkedin.com/company/ctecs S C H O O L D I S T R I C T P R O F I L E CTECS manufacturing programs prepare students for careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into products; and other related professional and technical support activities. The following programs are offered: Automated Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Precision Machining Technology, and Welding and Metal Fabrication. Successful students graduate with a career technical education certificate in their field of study and multiple industry-recognized credentials giving them the competitive edge. CTECS manufacturing programs serve Grades 9-12 and adult learners. Students experience project-based learning aligned to Connecticut's manufacturing needs and learn relevant skills from a curriculum that is driven by industry input. CTECS understands the urgency to build a skilled manufacturing workforce; we actively partner with business and industry to make that happen. CTECS manufacturing programs are an opportunity for anyone to gain employability skills in a high-demand career field. In fact, most Grade 12 students are offered full-time employment in the fall of their senior year. Examples of job placements after graduation include CNC machine tool programmers and operators, tool and die apprentices, mechanical drafters, welders, and metal fabricators. Unique C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S W H Y U S ? S T U D E N T B O DY Cristina Stisser P R O G R A M S B E N E F I T S POSITION: Manufacturing Cluster Representative, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System AGE: 44 SCHOOL: W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury YEARS TEACHING AT CTECS: 12