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Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)

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Employers across the manufacturing, construction, energy, and service industries continue to face a shortage of skilled workers. CTECS plays a critical role in addressing this need by providing the classroom instruction required for state-licensed trades and occupations.

CTECS is the state’s largest provider of apprenticeship related-instruction, serving approximately ...


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CTECS depends on capital investment to operate our large portfolio of 20 campuses, comprised of over 3.7 million square feet, specialized trade labs, transportation assets, and systemwide technology. CTECS functions as both an education system and a facilities agency serving over 13,000 students, 1,600 staff, and residents and employers of 166 Connecticut towns. This scale re...


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At CTECS, academic learning does not stop at the classroom door; it continues in trade shops and job sites every day. Our students routinely apply academic concepts in real-world settings, demonstrating knowledge in ways that are often more complex and enduring than what standardized assessments alone can capture.

An HVAC student calculating load requirements applies g...


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CTECS is making strategic investments in energy efficiency that lower operating costs, modernize infrastructure, and align with Connecticut’s climate goals. From lighting upgrades to solar generation and school bus electrification, these projects deliver long-term savings while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Nine schools are undergoing LED ligh...


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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept; it is a present-day reality reshaping classrooms, workplaces, and entire industries. At CTECS, where our mission is to prepare students for Connecticut’s evolving workforce, we recognized early that AI would fundamentally change how students learn and how employers operate. Nearly three years ago, CTECS became the fi...


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