CTECS Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 School Year
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is now accepting applications for students entering grade 9 in the 2025-2026 school year. Students with an interest in the trades are encouraged to apply. CTECS is a statewide system of 17 diploma-granting, NEASC-accredited technical high schools serving approximately 11,500 high [...]
Senior plumbers complete unique internship with Connecticut Natural Gas
Connecticut Natural Gas in Greenwich (CNG), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. , in partnership with the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) Local 380, announced the successful graduation of two high school seniors from their inaugural Trade Internship Program. This program builds on the foundation of its sister company [...]
“Never Forget”: Teachers share 9/11 experiences from more than two decades ago
On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States, teachers at Wright Tech were asked to reflect on their remembrances of the day. Some were in school at the time; others were teachers hiding the unfolding event from young eyes. Some had not found [...]
New cell phone policy limits use to cafeteria and passing time
Under a newly developed policy designed to limit distractions during instruction in both trade and academic settings, Wright Tech is implementing a school-wide policy limiting use of cell phones, headphones, and ear buds. All three are no longer permitted in Wright Tech classrooms. Under the policy being instituted by [...]
Class of 2024 heads to mix of colleges and local trades
Oh the places they’re going! Roughly half of the Class of 2024 participated in an exit survey which revealed most have plans to attend college - both part-time and full-time - upon graduation. The survey also showed that 40% of the class will head into the workforce and local [...]
Festival to showcase film by Wright Tech’s Digital Media lead
The Black Girls Rock!® Film Fest has selected "STILL GIRL," a documentary by Wright Tech's Digital Media Department Head Jennifer Poteau for its 2024 lineup. The festival, which is held in Atlanta, GA from June 21-23, highlights outstanding films by creators of color. "STILL GIRL" explores the empowerment of [...]
