ABOUT HENRY ABBOTT TECH

Henry Abbott Technical High School is located in Danbury, Connecticut and has over 600 students from 18 different towns. We recently underwent major renovations to create new, state-of-the-art shop facilities, computer labs and classrooms.

We offer a comprehensive high school and Career Technical Education in 12 occupational careers. Each graduate receives a high school diploma and a certificate in their chosen trade. In addition, Abbott Tech serves adult education students in various apprentice and extension courses.

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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Friday, November 19th, 2021 at 2:24pm
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The Career Academy at Wilcox Tech is growing CT's workforce pipeline.

The afterschool program, in partnership with @MeridenK12, provides students a hands-on look at 3 trades; #AutoCollisionRepair, #Carpentry, & #Culinary

Learn more in this @WTNH feature⬇️ https://t.co/4hwBFEXTuP
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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at 5:12pm
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In partnership with @EducateCT, we’re participating in CT’s first-in-the-nation Student Voice4Change Challenge to empower students to decide how federal funding is spent in our schools.

Students can begin crafting proposals now! Learn more: https://t.co/INwbTMSoCb! https://t.co/BTuLg5N7eN
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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at 4:48pm
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The CTECS Precision Machining Technology program prepares students with the technical knowledge and skills to enter the manufacturing workforce.

Take a closer look inside the #PrecisionMachiningTechnology shop at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School ⬇️

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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 3:23pm
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The latest @WTNH What's Right With Schools features the @aiprincetech #AutomotiveTechnology students.

From tires to engines and almost everything in between, these auto students get the real life day-to-day experience of a garage or dealership.

https://t.co/6OZsvCIKZt
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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 1:35pm
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Ellis Tech alumni Jonathan Varga is thriving in his Management & Engineering for Manufacturing program at @UConn.

Using experience from the #PrecisionMachining program, Varga started in his field at @WestminsterTool at age 16.

Read more➡️ https://t.co/nckCVjEczg

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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 3:53pm
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Last week, #CriminalJustice & #ProtectiveServices students at @VinalTechHS completed their hazardous material training exercise, led by Instructors David Cruickshank and Joseph Linksey, earning them the #hazmatawareness certification.

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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Friday, November 5th, 2021 at 3:07pm
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Congrats to our students at Henry Abbott Technical High School for winning September's #CTFAFSAChallenge! 🎉 https://t.co/82BgHk8HsA
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Congratulations to our #CTFAFSAChallenge winners for the month of September! @HenryAbbottTech (14.1% growth) and Granby Memorial High School (25.9% growth)! We’re looking forward to congratulating more schools and more growth as we work towards CT’s 60% @FAFSA completion goal!
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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Monday, November 1st, 2021 at 3:26pm
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Over 100+ #SustainableArchitecture students participated in the CTECS Architecture Career Fair last week from our Platt, Bullard, Ellis and Windham shops.

Students got the chance to network and look for post-grad/WBL opportunities with the 17 firms & employers that joined us! https://t.co/qLKjzQiBDU
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CT Tech Education & Career System (CTECS) · Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 2:48pm
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Congrats to Wright Tech #Culinary Freshman Eddie DeMarkey, recently crowned champ in the 14th annual Stamford chili-cook off using a recipe created with Instructor Francine Bove!🏆🍲

The cook-off helped donate over $2k and several hundred pounds of food for their local food bank https://t.co/bt7qzcnp7L
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemFriday, November 19th, 2021 at 5:23pm

The Career Academy at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School is growing Connecticut's workforce pipeline.

The afterschool program, in partnership with Meriden Public Schools, provides Meriden students the opportunity to get a hands-on look at three different trades; Auto Collision Repair &...

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A new afterschool program in Meriden is now adding to Connecticut’s growing workforce pipeline.
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemThursday, November 18th, 2021 at 8:12pm

We are excited to announce that we will be participating in CT’s first-in-the-nation Student Voice4Change Challenge.

In partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, we are empowering students to use their voice and their vote to decide how federal education...

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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemThursday, November 18th, 2021 at 7:48pm

The CTECS Precision Machining Technology program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in:

➡️Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products
➡️Production planning and control
➡️Maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering

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Students enrolled in the CTECS Precision Machining Technology program are given instruction in and demonstrate skills and knowledge in machine safety, measur...
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemFriday, November 12th, 2021 at 6:23pm

The latest WTNH News 8 What's Right With Schools segment features the A. I. Prince Technical High School #AutomotiveTechnology students.

From tires to engines and almost everything in between, these auto students get the real life day-to-day experience...

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A big focus for Connecticut has been building up our workforce. Our technical schools are making sure they’re stepping up to the place.
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemWednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 4:35pm

Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School alumni and class valedictorian Jonathan Varga is currently thriving in his Management & Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) program at UConn.

Using the hands-on experience gained from the Precision Machining Technology program at Ellis, Varga was one...

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Ellis Tech valedictorian Jonathan Varga is thriving in a rigorous UConn program
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemTuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 6:53pm

Congrats to the Criminal Justice & Protective Services students at Vinal Technical High School who completed their realistic simulated hazardous material training exercise last week.

Using a tanker truck and a 185 pound dummy dressed like a firefighter, students took turns handling...

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A simulated hazardous material spill was replicated in the parking lot of Vinal Tech....
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemTuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 12:41pm
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemFriday, November 5th, 2021 at 6:07pm

Congrats to our students at Henry Abbott Technical High School for winning September's #CTFAFSAChallenge!

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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemMonday, November 1st, 2021 at 6:26pm

Over 100+ Sustainable Architecture students participated in the CTECS Architecture Career Fair last week from our shops at Platt, Bullard, Ellis and Windham Tech.

With guest speakers, ice breaker activities and virtual booths, students got the chance to network and look...

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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemWednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 5:50pm

Recently J.M. Wright Technical High School competed with the local community in their 14th annual Stamford chili cook-off! Beating out local fire departments and amateur chefs, Wright Tech culinary freshman Eddie DeMarkey was crowned the champ with a recipe created in collaboration with Culinary Instructor...

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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemMonday, October 25th, 2021 at 5:27pm

Check out this video from W.F. Kaynor Technical High School highlighting the CTECS Information Technology program.

Students entering the Information Technology program are introduced to basic concepts of computer hardware and software, basic computer programming, school-to-work and job readiness skills as well...

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Students deciding to enter the field of Information Technology are introduced to basic concepts of computer hardware and software. Basic computer programming...
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Connecticut Technical Education and Career SystemFriday, October 22nd, 2021 at 5:36pm

Check out this latest feature from WTNH News 8's What Right with Schools segment, featuring Platt Technical High School's Precision Machining program!

The CTECS #PrecisionMachining program prepares students for in-demand jobs directly out of high school. Learn more at...

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David Tuttle is the department head for precision machining technology at Platt Technical High School. He has been at the school for 23 years.
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