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Career and Technical Education
Explore. Experience. Advance.
In CTE courses you will discover new interests and passions as you prepare for careers and college.
In CTE courses you will discover new interests and passions as you prepare for careers and college.
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STEAM and TRADE EXPLORATION... We do both!
STEAM and TRADE EXPLORATION... We do both!
Our district's K-12 STEAM initiatives offer students the opportunity to work and learn across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathemathics. STEAM projects spark student passions and prepare them for future STEAM careers and college studies.
Questions about the CTE Department?
Questions about the CTE Department?
Please contact:
Please contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Cole
Ms. Elizabeth Cole
Director
Director
Explore the Skilled Trades
Explore the Skilled Trades
Trade careers such as plumbing, mechanics, and electronics offer strong job stability and earning potential. Trade professionals play a vital role in keeping industries and communities running smoothly. These careers often require specialized training and/or apprenticeships. Read below to learn more about the options available to students.
Trade careers such as plumbing, mechanics, and electronics offer strong job stability and earning potential. Trade professionals play a vital role in keeping industries and communities running smoothly. These careers often require specialized training and/or apprenticeships. Read below to learn more about the options available to students.
Explore the Trades
Explore the Trades
Glastonbury students are encouraged to enroll in our CTE electives at Smith Middle School and Glastonbury High School. These elective courses offer exploratory units in a number of trade areas. Please review the SMS and GHS Programs of Study for current course offerings.
Study a Trade
Study a Trade
The Connecticut Technical High School System offers trade and academic programming that preapares students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. They offer a 31 career technical education programs. Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study, and multiple stackable credentials giving them the “competitive edge.”
Goodwin University's Early College Advanced Manufacturing Pathway (ECAMP) is a free, half-day program available for GHS seniors. The curriculum conveys concepts and teaches theory through hands-on learning experiences. Scholars will earn 21 credits that are aligned with the needs of industry. Students that complete ECAMP may enter into a career after high school graduation or leverage university credits to continue their education.
CTE Information
CTE Information
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