Career and Technical Education Department

The Career & Technical Education Department is committed to preparing all students for college, career, and life readiness and articulating post-high school plans for enrollment, employment, or enlistment. We focus our efforts on developing a student's competitive advantage by offering comprehensive experience related to academic, technical, and professional skills. The department has developed a flexible academy model that includes robust career pathways and comprehensive programs of study that focus on high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill careers. Our engaging curriculum, innovative instruction, and industry-aligned assessments infuse opportunities for students to earn college credit, participate in work-based learning experiences, and earn industry-recognized credentials that leverage career-connected learning, employment skills, and career-ready practices. 

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Academies

All Waterbury Public Schools students can select an Academy of their choice. Each Academy has multiple Career Pathways and rigorous Programs of Studies that detail each sequenced course. The focus of each Academy is to prepare all students for college, career & life readiness. To accomplish this, students will be provided with a comprehensive experience that focuses on middle-skilled jobs, dual enrollment courses, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning experiences, employability skills, Habits of Mind, and Career Ready Practices. This focus will increase future opportunities for our students. The following are the Waterbury Public Schools Academies.

The Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship

The Academy of Information Technology & Computer Science

The Academy of Health Sciences

The Academy of Education and Community Services

The Academy of Engineering and Technical Sciences