Career & Technical Education (CTE)
The Career & Technical Education Department is a consortium of the Technology & Engineering, Business & Finance, and Family & Consumer Sciences disciplines. As a comprehensive, standards-based instructional program, CTE focuses on enabling students to demonstrate individual creativity and achievement through the use of advanced technologies and 21st century skills. Through the use of Mac and PC computer labs, authentic pre-schools, culinary labs, 3D printers and manufacturing labs, CTE students cultivate skills that improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Students routinely participate in problem-solving activities that reflect current workplace practices and develop career awareness, time management and communication skills. In collaboration with School Counseling and Advisory, students work to establish a plan based on their career aspirations and interests. CTE courses align to specific career pathways to help students develop interest, experience and skills for their college and career readiness. In many CTE courses students will have an opportunity to earn industry badging and national certifications.
Technology & Engineering
Technology & Engineering's primary goal is investigation into the world of technology as it affects our daily lives. Courses provide all students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and use technology; and to participate in our global, technical society as informed citizens, productive workers and wise consumers of products and services. Students can explore an area completely new to them; gain greater depth in an area of interest; and continue their career awareness and planning pathway. Students will develop valuable skills for life through the use of a variety of basic tools, equipment, and machines as well as advanced technology such as computer graphics, computer-aided design and manufacturing, information technology hardware & software, and robotics essential to the engineering and design fields. Technology & Engineering courses provide an excellent foundation for students who intend to pursue education for careers in technical design or engineering.
Technology & Engineering offers college credit for select courses as noted through the College Career Pathways program partnership with the CT State schools and the University of Connecticut Early Childhood Experience (ECE) program.
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Pathway
- Automotive Technology I (Conard)
- Automotive Technology II (Conard)
- Engineering & Architectural Design I
- Engineering Applications II
- Manufacturing & Woodworking I
- Manufacturing & Woodworking II
Communications & Design Pathway
- Digital Media & Video Production
- Graphic Design & Photography I
- Graphic Design & Photography II
- Graphic Design Capstone
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Cybersecurity
- Computer Systems & Robotics
- Digital Electronics & Robotics
- Introduction to Game Design (UConn ECE)
Business & Finance
The mission of the Business & Finance Department is to develop the use of technology, business and economic concepts, and ethical principles that are essential to all citizens in a global economy. Business & Finance courses promote the application of acquired skills to numerous disciplines and tasks. The Business & Finance curriculum prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced study in post-secondary education and career preparation. Through a rigorous and comprehensive course of study, students are exposed to business pathways in accounting, finance, marketing and information technology.
Business & Finance offers college credit for select courses as noted through the College Career Pathways (CCP) program partnership with CT State Schools and College Board Advanced Placement.
Business & Financial Services Pathway
- Accounting I
- Advanced Finance & Investments
- AP Business with Personal Finance*
- Entrepreneurship: Intro to Business
- Financial Literacy*
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences focuses on skills needed to successfully manage resources, not only as individuals, but as group members within the family, workplace, and community. With a variety of courses offered, Family & Consumer Sciences helps students develop skills in the areas of self-confidence, setting goals, developing values and making educated decisions. These courses prepare students for daily life challenges by providing opportunities to express individual creativity. Family & Consumer Sciences students develop career pathway awareness, 21st century skills, an understanding of relationships and life management skills surrounding nutrition, health, consumerism and parenting.
Family & Consumer Sciences offers college credit for selected courses as noted through the College Career Pathways (CCP) program partnership with CT State schools and the University of Connecticut Early Childhood Experience (ECE) program.
Health Care & Human Services Pathway
- Intro to Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Careers & Education
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (UConn ECE)
- Human Relations
- Intro to Individual & Family Development (UConn ECE)
Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Pathway
- Baking & Pastry Arts
- Careers in Foods
- Culinary Arts
- Introductory Foods
- Leadership in Culinary Arts
- Regional and International Cuisine
*Meets the graduation requirement – Class of 2027 and beyond