The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS currently operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two aviation maintenance programs. As the largest high school system in Connecticut, CTECS serves approximately 11,000 full-time high school students in 31 occupational careers within 11 career clusters as defined by the National Association of Career Technical Education Consortium. In addition, CTECS serves adult day students in a variety of high-demand fields and aviation. 

Our curriculum is different from that of a traditional high school system. All CTECS academic and CTE programs are structured to deliver rigorous, relevant and result-driven curricula, which integrate 21st-century employability skills required by business and industry. The district also provides curricular and co-curricular programs to augment learning including college-credited courses, AP courses, interscholastic athletics and SkillsUSA. 

We pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest in industry trends and outfitting our classrooms with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to create authentic environments that will prepare students for future careers. Our commitment is unwavering: to equip our students with the skills to succeed, and to provide a talented workforce that is responsive to state and industry needs.

Our Career Clusters
•	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
•	Architecture and Construction
•	Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications
•	Health Science
•	Hospitality and Tourism
•	Human Services
•	Information Technology
•	Manufacturing
•	Marketing, Sales and Service
•	Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
•	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics


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Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Dr. Ellen Solek

Scott Barnes

Ronke Stallings

Joan Gomez

Kerry Markey

Donald Poulin

Kevin Durkin

John P. Ryan

The Leadership Team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization. Comprising key figures such as the Principal and Chief of Engineering Service, this team focuses on developing innovative educational programs, aligning curriculum with industry standards, and enhancing student outcomes across the 17 technical high schools. Their leadership ensures that CTECS continually adapts to meet the evolving demands of the workforce, ultimately preparing students for successful careers in various high-demand fields.

Leadership Team

Education and Training

Engineering and Architecture

Media and Design Team

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Media and Design Team