Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Congratulations to the CTECS Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachel Riendeau! 🌟🍎📚 Dr. Riendeau has worked for CTECS since August 2007 and currently serves as a General Education Department Head and Social Studies teacher at Windham Technical High School. “Rachel’s unwavering dedication and profound grasp of the connection between academics and Career and Technical Education truly sets her apart,” said CTECS Interim Superintendent Dr. Justin Lowe. “Rachel exemplifies excellence in teaching and serves as an inspiration for her CTECS colleagues and students alike. I am honored to recognize her as the 2024 CTECS Teacher of the Year.” Learn more about Dr. Riendeau's inspiring work ➡ https://lnkd.in/eqWwYPWM #TeacheroftheYear #TOTY #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

Happy SkillsUSA National Signing Day! #SkillsUSA National Signing Day is a nationwide celebration showcasing our next generation of skilled professionals and the skilled career paths that have been, are and always will be essential to America’s future. Throughout the coming weeks, many of our CTECS schools will host National Signing Day events where industry partners, administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA alumni, family and friends are invited to honor students as they sign letters of intent for a job offer, #apprenticeship or advanced #technical #training. Stay tuned for featured celebrations from around the state! #SkillsUSANationalSigningDay

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎📚 Join us in celebrating and thanking our hard-working teachers for their dedication to education! We are so grateful, this week and every week, for all you do to help our students learn, grow and thrive. #TAW24 #ThankATeacher

A huge thank you to Tasca Ford for their generous donation of a brand new Lincoln Aviator to H.C. Wilcox Technical High School’s #automotive program. This vehicle will propel the program into the future, providing students with hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of electric vehicles. The donation enhances CTECS’ ability to equip students with the latest knowledge and expertise sought after by employers in the automotive industry. "Since most cars are going to be #electric in the coming years, it's going to give us more job security in learning how to work with electrical components," says Tatianna, Wilcox Tech grade 9 automotive student. #EV #CTE #CareerTechEd

Seniors in Vinal Technical High School’s #CriminalJustice and #ProtectiveServices (CJPS) program recently raised money to have 100 teddy bears, each with a note of encouragement, made for sick and injured kids as a part of their senior project. #CJPS seniors Jenna Quiles and Eliz Rodriguez-Toledo delivered their project to Hartford Healthcare’s Hunter's Ambulance Service today to distribute to their ambulances as well as Connecticut Children's. They were also joined by seniors Chad Douglas, Adyn Darlin, and their instructor David Cruickshank. A remarkable initiative and collaboration between these great students and their community! 👏

In the shop, on the field, in the community, at work and SkillsUSA🎥 Check out some of our best moments from the third quarter of the CTECS 2023-2024 school year! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ek7-H3eK

More than 100 Connecticut and Rhode Island students got an up-close look at careers in #manufacturing and #defense yesterday at the Maritime Welding Competition and Career Exploration Event sponsored by Project MFG, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and SENEDIA-the Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation. With 24 students competing from six area schools, Lucas Ubrowicz from Ella T. Grasso Technical High School took home top honors in the welding competition portion, during which the students were timed and judged on their ability to weld a miniature submarine. Spencer Johnson from Howell Cheney Technical High School and Parker Slaugenhaup from CHARIHOtech came in second and third place, respectively. 🏆 🥈 🥉 In addition to the competition, the event–hosted at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School–featured #ProjectMFG Connect, a networking and informational fair showcasing the work of and potential employment opportunities from regional suppliers in the submarine #shipbuilding and #defensemanufacturing industry. Read more about the event here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eJt4sATp

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jeffrey Tyrol, Platt Technical High School #Carpentry Department Head, who was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)! As a role model to his students, Mr. Tyrol was nominated by a for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in his profession. In the nomination, the student wrote, "He supported me throughout my time in high school. Despite my difficulty not knowing the language well, he gave me the opportunity and taught me everything I know now. He trusted me and my abilities and thanks to him, I am now who I am." This honor from The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes exemplary educators whose passion and devotion inspire their students to grow and develop as scholars, leaders and citizens.

The Open House Event at the Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians expected to be held tomorrow has been cancelled. The Open House Event at the CT Aerotech in Hartford, will be held as scheduled.

Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney visited businesses in Northeast Connecticut where current Ellis Tech students are gaining valuable work experience through the #WorkBasedLearning (WBL) program. They discussed the benefits of WBL and how past graduates from the technical high schools are paving the way for today’s students in #WorkforceDevelopment. At Woodstock Building Associates, where four Ellis Tech students are currently employed, the Congressman saw firsthand the meaningful work these students are doing for real customers. Adam Reynolds, Owner/Master #Electrician of A. Reynolds #Electric and an Ellis Tech graduate, expressed gratitude for the state's support of these programs, highlighting how students are earning while learning—an attractive option for the future. Congressman Courtney emphasized, "For trade schools, this is their time to shine. There are so many job opportunities available right now." Later, at The Vanilla Bean Café, Congressman Courtney met with Ellis Tech #culinary students participating in #WBL, alongside Nathan LaBossiere, a café manager and Ellis Tech culinary graduate himself. Nathan credited WBL for giving him a head start in his career.