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I can make it.
Forget “someday.” Your path to a career you’ll love can start right now. Already in a technical program? You’re ahead of the game — manufacturing could be your next move. In a traditional high school? There’s still time to set your path before graduation.
There’s a whole school for that.
Got a passion for planes, robots, gadgets or just figuring out how things work? Connecticut’s technical high school programs turn that passion into real skills, real experience and a real career!
Master traditional machining alongside Industry 4.0 technologies like CNC programming, 3D printing and robotics. Earn apprenticeship hours and real-world work experience with manufacturers.
Get hands-on with 3D solid modeling, reverse engineering and the design process from concept to prototype. Gain real-world work experience collaborating directly with manufacturers.
Build skills in manual milling, lathe work and CNC operation while earning hours toward a metal trade apprenticeship. Get real-world work experience with manufacturers before you even graduate.
Prepare for one of the fastest-growing fields around, building skills in mechanical, electrical and programming systems. Gain hands-on experience through internships and real-world work with manufacturers.
Learn a wide variety of welding practices from AWS-certified instructors and prepare for national certification. Build entry-level job readiness and real-world work experience with manufacturers.
See it for yourself.
Real students. Real manufacturers. Real careers. See what’s happening inside Connecticut’s technical high schools and behind the scenes at companies where it all comes to life.
Let’s Dive Deeper
The more you learn, the more doors open. And the good news? Connecticut has more paths into manufacturing than you might think, designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Here’s the best part: nearly 65% of Connecticut manufacturers are actively hiring right now — and there’s a path to get you there that fits your goals and your timeline. Hands-on training, a specialized certificate or a two-year program can get you there faster than you think. And a lot of these paths lead to serious pay, real job stability and careers that are actually in demand right now. So, where do you want to start?
Get a head start. Connecticut’s technical high schools let you build real, in-demand skills before you even graduate. So by the time you’re done, you’re already ahead of everyone else.
Skip the wait. The second you graduate high school, apprenticeships and on-the-job training let you earn. Real experience, real paychecks, right from day one.
Keep leveling up. From certifications to college programs, continuing your education opens the door to bigger paychecks, more job security and opportunities you haven’t even dreamed of yet.
manufacturing companies, big and small, across our state.
*data sourced from the State of Connecticut
“High school teachers first introduced me to manufacturing as a life-changing opportunity. And they were right. This career has helped me buy a home for my family and put me through college. I couldn’t be more grateful.”