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CTE Pathways
At Glastonbury Public Schools, CTE students gain critical skills and knowledge while exploring future career and college paths.
At Glastonbury Public Schools, CTE students gain critical skills and knowledge while exploring future career and college paths.
Beginning in 7th grade, students can choose from a wide variety of courses that will prepare them for post-secondary education and/or the workplace. At Glastonbury High School, courses are available at level one and/or level two. Some courses may be taken for college credit. Some may include opportunities toward industry certification.
We encourage students and their families to review our CTE college and career pathways guide below.
4 Areas of Study
4 Areas of Study
Agricultural Science
Business Education
Family and Consumer Science
Technology Education
CTE Pathways Guide
CTE Pathways Guide
Please click through the guide!
Please click through the guide!
All CTE courses include
All CTE courses include
Active learning experiences that integrate academic, technical, and interpersonal skill development
Mathematics and science concepts, including STEAM-related course components
An exploration of career options
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.
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 prepares 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 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 who complete ECAMP may enter into a career after high school graduation or leverage university credits to continue their education.
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