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.
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Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Instructors Theodore Koziol Department Head, Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Theodore.Koziol@cttech.org 203-732-1850 Rebecca Marra Instructor, Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Rebecca.Marra@cttech.org 203-732-1873 Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology course breakdown by grade. Each student is required to complete four years of a Career Technical Education…
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Information Technology
Instructors Raymond Moran Department Head, Information Technology Raymond.Moran@cttech.org 203-732-1878 Kevin Barrett Instructor, Information Technology Kevin.Barrett@cttech.org 203-732-1228 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe CTECS Information Technology Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in: Programming/Coding/Developing, Hardware Repair and Support, Operating Systems and Platforms (AWS), Software Applications, Data & System Architecture, System Design, Digital…
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Health Technology
Instructors Heidi Aleman Department Head, Health Technology Heidi.Aleman@cttech.org 203-732-1854 Eugenia Bolton Instructor, Health Technologies Eugenia.Bolton@cttech.org 203-732-1844 Ellen Nutter Instructor, Health Technology Ellen.Nutter@cttech.org 203-732-1818 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONStudents enrolled in the CTECS Health Technology program are given instruction and demonstrate skills/knowledge in: Health care safety, nutrition, characteristics of health care teams, National Health…
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Instructors Mark Belade Department Head, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mark.Belade@cttech.org 203-732-1848 Anthony Saccavino Instructor, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Anthony.Saccavino@cttech.org 203-732-1874 Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning course breakdown by grade. Each student is required to complete four years of a Career Technical Education…
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Precision Machining Technology
WELCOME TO PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY!Instructors Steve Orloski Department Head, Precision Machine Tool Steve.Orloski@cttech.org 203-732-1869 Robert Florczak Instructor, Precision Machine Tool Robert.Florczak@cttech.org 203-732-1871 Michael Sekulski Instructor, Precision Machine Tool Michael.Sekulski@cttech.org 203-732-1853 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe CTECS Precision Machining Technology program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in: Planning, managing and performing…
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Hairdressing and Cosmetology
Instructors Lillie Johnson Department Head, Hairdressing and Cosmetology Lillie.Johnson@cttech.org 203-732-1852 Diane Salmeri Instructor, Hairdressing and Cosmetology Diane.Salmeri@cttech.org 203-732-1819 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONStudents deciding to enter the field of Hairdressing & Cosmetology will be introduced to the basics of safety, sanitation and personal hygiene, as well as equipment identification and use. Students are…
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Electrical
Instructors Rob Campochiaro Department Head, Electrical Rob.Campochiaro@cttech.org 203-732-1841 Derek Nadeau Instructor, Electrical Derek.Nadeau@cttech.org 203-732-1883 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe CTECS Electrical Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in: Residential wiring, commercial wiring, industrial wiring, solar installation, low voltage, temperature controls, energy management, data/voice wiring, motor controls, lighting, generators and transfer…
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Carpentry
INSTRUCTORSMichael Howley Department Head, Carpentry Michael.Howley@cttech.org 203-732-1838 Kevin Wielk Instructor, Carpentry Kevin.Wielk@cttech.org 203-732-1867 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONPrepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in: Industry Standard Stationary Machinery, Techniques for use with portable power/hand tools, Cabinet Fabrication/Installation, CNC programming and operations, All phases of Residential Construction (home building), Commercial Construction, Construction…
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Culinary Arts
Instructors Perfecto Valle Department Head, Culinary Arts Perfecto.Valle@cttech.org 203-732-1845 Gary Costa Instructor, Culinary Arts Gary.Costa@cttech.org 203-732-1885 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONStudents enrolled in the CTECS Culinary Arts program are trained in all phases of the food service industry. Students receive the foundational knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in culinary arts…
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Automotive Technology
InstructorsIgnacio Vega Department Head, Automotive Technology Ignacio.Vega@cttech.org 203-732-1845 Matthew Ciminera Automotive Technology Matthew.Ciminera@cttech.org 203-732-1894 Program DescriptionCTECS Automotive Technology program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and basic skills related to: Transportation technology; service, parts, management, sales, and more. To learn more about Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Automotive Technology…
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Career and Technical Education
O'Brien Tech offers students ten different Career and Technical Education Programs. Each program has a specific three and a half year program of study that outlines all academic and technical coursework required of each student. Click on each Career and Technical Education area to learn more about the courses offered…
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Academic Courses
Emmett O’Brien Technical High School offers students a complete academic program leading to a high school diploma. Click on each academic area to learn more about the courses offered to high school level students. Blended Learning Our school provides a modern, digital environment for student success. Each student will be…
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