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 – https://ctecs.powerschool.com and follow the instructions here.
New Students – must come in person to register.
In Person Registration for Fall 2024-2025 classes: September 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12. Registration will be available online (check back for the link) or at school from 4:00 – 6:30
Location: 7 Mahan Dr., Norwich, CT 06360 (Please use side door entrance on the far right)
Classes start the week of September 23, 2024. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6 pm – 9 pm.
Fall 2024-25 Schedule*
Electrical Code I A0904 – Monday online
Electrical Theory II A0902 – Monday online
Drain, Waste Vent II A0746 – Monday online
Fire, Access & CCTV Systems A0928 – Tuesday online
Refrigeration: Domestic, Commercial and Special Systems A0721 – Tuesday online
Telecom Cabling A0925 – Tuesday online
Logic Circuits II A0926 – Tuesday online
Plumbing Code I A0711 – Tuesday online
Heating- Hydronic and Steam A0789 -Thursday in person only
Motor Controls A0906 – Thursday online
Water Treatment A0752 – 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.
