About the Apprenticeship Program
Norwich Technical High School Apprenticeship Program is a formal training program fully approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training. Apprentice and extension courses are offered in the evening.
We provide related instruction for all license categories in the following areas:
Our program provides apprentices with a comprehensive knowledge of their selected career. They learn on the job while working under the supervision of an experienced journey-person and will be registered with an approved sponsor.
Students taking all coursework required for their license category graduate the program with all related instruction hours needed for their trade area and knowledge and skills necessary to get licensed with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Learn more about apprenticeship training at the Connecticut Department of Labor website.
Registration and Course Information
To register for classes:
Current Students with at cttech email and password – Login to your cttech account then registration is available through powerschool: https://ctecs.powerschool.com/
Instructions are available here: Enrollment Process
New students – register for an account here: Sign In – Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
An account will be created within 24 hours, then you can use that account information to register.
In Person Registration for Spring 2025 classes: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – January 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16 from 4:00-6:30 pm.
Location: 7 Mahan Dr., Norwich, CT 06360 (Please use side door entrance on the far right)
Classes start the week of January 27, 2025. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6 pm – 9 pm. Attendance is required in person to the first class.
View the Spring 2025 Adult Education Schedule
Spring 2024-25 Schedule*
Electrical Theory I A0901 – Monday Hybrid (Logging into Classroom Meet at the same time as In-Person Class)
Algebra with Trig A0005 – Monday online
Plumbing Code II A0741 – Monday online
Semiconductors A0908– Monday online
Electrical Code III A0909 – Tuesday online
Forced Air Heating and Cooling A0790 – Tuesday online
Basic Telecom A0924 – Tuesday online
Fixtures, Appliances and Installation A0708 – Tuesday Online
Welding I A2101 – Tuesday in person (Must purchase Welding Jacket, gloves and hood)
Basic Telecom A0924 – Wednesday online (first class meets on Tuesday 1/28)
Oil Burner Controls & Servicing A0791 -Thursday in person only
Logic Circuits I A0914 – Thursday online
Electrical Code IV A0910 – Thursday online
Basic Math A0001 – Thursday online
*Classes, days and format could change due to low enrollment and are dependent on staffing availability.
Tuition Information
If you are a registered apprentice with a valid state apprentice ID card listing your current employer and are taking a state apprentice program class:
- Tuition: $325 per in-person course; $345 per online course
- Non-refundable Registration and Technology Fee: $50
If you are a registered apprentice taking a course outside of your state apprentice program or are not a registered apprentice:
- Tuition: $350 per in-person course; $370 per online course
- Non-refundable Registration and Technology Fee: $50
Certified bank checks or money orders are accepted. No personal checks, cash or credit cards will be accepted. Please make certified bank check or money orders payable to: Treasurer, State of Connecticut.
Interest Free Loan Program
The Eugene Atwood Fund’s Trade/Tech School and Certification/Licensing Interest Free Loan Program for students attending a trade/tech school or acquiring certification/licensing for their career is now open and accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Funding decisions will be at the discretion of the Trade and Technology Committee and based on the amount of funding available. The application process will close to new applicants when the allotted funding has been disbursed and/or on February 28, 2022, whichever comes first. Applications will reopen again in May, 2022 when new funding becomes available.
Questions? Please contact admin@eugeneatwoodfund.org.
Resources
What makes CTECS’ Apprenticeship Program unique?
CTECS curriculum is fully approved by the State of Connecticut. We work hand-in-hand with the CT Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training, and the CT Department of Consumer Protection Occupational Licensing Department to ensure coursework taken is viable and what is required for both industry needs, as well as licensure.
CTECS offers low tuition cost for students, when compared to other schools, and coursework is available at six convenient locations across the state. Learn more about our other locations and course offerings.
We utilize only CT-DCP licensed instructors with real world experience in the trade they teach, and our own in-house OSHA instructors
Our Mission
The mission of the Connecticut Technical Educational and Career System (CTECS) is to provide a world-class, unique and rigorous learning environment for high school students and adult learners.
The Connecticut Technical Educational and Career System continues to be a leading force in the state providing a unique and rigorous learning environment that focuses on both academic and career technical education and meets the needs of Connecticut’s employers.
Norwich Technical High School Apprenticeship Program is a formal training program overseen by the State of Connecticut Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Training.
