ABOUT EMMETT O’BRIEN TECH
Emmett O’Brien Technical High School is located in Ansonia, Connecticut. We have nearly 600 students from nine towns and enroll grades 9-12. We also offer adult education.
Our mission is to provide our students with a comprehensive educational program that prepares them academically, technically and socially to become responsible, successful and contributing members to society.
STRATEGIC PLAN
STRATEGIC PLAN
Working for Students and Connecticut’s Future, our 3-year strategic operating plan, sets the CTECS in pursuit of our bold vision: to be the best technical education and career system in the United States.
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In collaboration with Meriden Public Schools, H.C. Wilcox Technical High School opened an afterschool, career and technical education (CTE) program for grade 10 and 11 Meriden public school students.
23 students have enrolled in the two-year Career Academy program and will...
Act NOW to Apply for a Seat at 1 of 3 Local Technical High Schools in the Greater Hartford Area
Students entering grade 9 can take advantage of the RSCO Early Application Deadline for the technical high schools on JANUARY 22nd to...

Students entering grade 9 can take advantage of the RSCO Early Application Deadline for the technical high schools on JANUARY 22nd to apply for a spot in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System at A.I. Prince, E.C. Goodwin and Howell Cheney Technical High Schools and receive placement offers in February. Attending a CTECS technical high school gives students the opportunity to attend highly focused courses in their chosen career pathway - in 31 occupational careers! Students explore their field through a rigorous academic curriculum and hands-on experience that gives them a true competitive advantage in college or their career track.
At A.I. Prince, E.C. Goodwin and Howell Cheney your child can earn a diploma, along with CTE certificates and additional credentials, plus earn college credits right from their high school classrooms. The world-class education at all of our technical high schools ensures academics success, career technical education mastery and enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Visit the RSCO virtual fair website for valuable information, helpful videos and links to apply! https://fairs.rsco2.ct.gov/ Apply at https://www.rsco2.ct.gov
A big thanks to the Eugene Atwood Fund for providing Grasso Tech and Norwich Tech with a $10,000 grant each for trade-area equipment.
The funds will go towards items such as a tire position monitor scan tool, a koi pond and...
Limited seats remain in Connecticut’s technical high schools for the fall 2021 incoming 9th grade class.
Submit your application today!
➡️ https://www.cttech.org/admissions/

Don’t miss the final week to register for CTECS evening adult apprenticeship courses!
Related instruction is offered in Electrical, Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, and Barbering. All courses are offered in-person or online.
Find registration and...
Check out the latest episode of CTECS' Alumni Success Stories series! Episode 3 features Gil Simmons, WTNH News 8's local weatherman, and his experience as a Harvard H. Ellis Tech graduate.
“I believe in what the trade school teaches young people,...

Vinal Technical High School Criminal Justice Department Head, David Cruickshank, and longtime friend Dan Clemente, now the Human Resources Director of Emergency Resource Management, have paired up to address the shortage of EMS providers future leaders across Connecticut.
The two have created...


The Goodwin Tech girls volleyball team, the Gladiators, has faced many challenges this past year, including merging with the CRAL after the CTC temporarily disbanded to satisfy travel limitations for its teams. However that didn’t stop the team from winning their championship title once again!...
What’s been going on at CTECS? Check out our latest CTECS Works newsletter to find out!
➡️Students complete airplane build
➡️COVID-19 resources deployed by students and staff
➡️The introduction of the first Vet Tech program
➡️and much more!...

Take a look at one of our latest Student Workforce projects! A. I. Prince Technical High School's Carpentry students transformed this old deck and its railings by adding new composite boards and handrails.
Are you interested in hiring our students for your...
Gateway Community College, New Haven's Automotive Technology Program, a College Career Pathways Articulation partner, has generously donated a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze as well as two engines for use in our Bullard-Havens Automotive Technology Program!
Many thanks to Gateway for their generous donation...
In collab with @MeridenK12, Wilcox THS has opened an afterschool, CTE program for Meriden public school students in grades 10 & 11.
The 23 students enrolled in the 2 year Career Academy program will graduate with CTE credits towards a HS diploma & industry-recognized credentials https://t.co/BanvweDQcW

A big thanks to the Eugene Atwood Fund for providing @GrassoTech & @NorwichTech with a $10k grant each for trade-area equipment.
The Eugene Atwood Fund provides interest free loans to New London County area students.
Learn more➡️ https://t.co/2vy0GCkIqp https://t.co/Vo99pUSooh

Limited seats remain in Connecticut’s technical high schools for the Fall 2021 incoming 9th grade class.
Submit your application today! ➡ https://t.co/LzvDUL8HME https://t.co/wnTFv5NrDj
Don’t miss the final week to register for CTECS evening adult apprenticeship courses!
Related instruction offered in Electrical, Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, & Barbering. Courses offered in-person or online
Registration & program info at:
https://t.co/K3mZmAcJJc https://t.co/oJv2iAs2lP

Watch the latest episode of Alumni Stories, where CTECS grads share how a technical high school education contributed to their success!
Ep 3 features @WTNH's own Gil Simmons, an Ellis Tech graduate.
https://t.co/wg2N30w6jF
Have an alumni story to share? DM us! #CTECSAlumni
. @VinalTechHS teacher David Cruickshank and longtime friend Dan Clemente have teamed up to create a Junior EMS Leadership Program at Vinal THS.
This new paid internship opportunity is for students in their junior & senior year.
For more information: https://t.co/DqghglrCie
Two CT teens are celebrating the success of their new novel as #1 Bestseller & #1 Hot New Release on Amazon.
Willow Wren of Greenwich & JM Wright student Anthony Olmo's book "Dauntless Chronicles" has been climbing the charts since it was published.
https://t.co/qQRgbsbgxF
The Goodwin Tech girls volleyball team, the Gladiators, faced many challenges this past year. But that didn’t stop them from winning their championship title once again!
They are the first team in program history to be crowned champs two years in a row. Congrats ladies! 🏅🏐 https://t.co/aJc6jA85aw

What’s been going on at CTECS? Check out our latest CTECS Works newsletter to find out!
➡️Students complete airplane build
➡️COVID-19 resources deployed by students and staff
➡️The introduction of the first Vet Tech program
➡️and much more!
https://t.co/BsO2tsWdeu https://t.co/W8jr60LLvn