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Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ctecs Business Industry Committee Business Industry Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a proposal for a new 'Medical Office Administration and Patient Care Services' trade program. The committee reviewed the local demand, career ladder opportunities, and the curriculum, which includes partnerships with local hospitals for training on industry-standard software. A motion was passed to recommend the program to the full board for consideration at their next meeting. Additionally, the committee discussed a new approach to employer partnerships, designating a single point of contact to streamline employer engagement with the institution's schools and programs.
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The committee discussed updates on dual and concurrent enrollment agreements, specifically highlighting a new system-to-system MOU and a culinary pilot program. The meeting also addressed industrial recognized credential (IRC) tracking and alignment with industry needs, as well as an overview of work-based learning (WBL) statistics, including trends in student participation and internship opportunities.
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
CTECS Business Industry Committee Webvtt
The meeting centered on committee business, including technical difficulties at the start and the introduction of Brent Davenport as the first ex-officio member of the committee. A significant portion of the discussion focused on partnerships in action, detailing how industry support enhances student learning outcomes. Specific examples included annual scholarship opportunities from organizations like UCAC, SMA, PMA, and CHCC for trade-bound students, and the significant contributions from Call Before You Dig for excavator training and scholarships. Large donations were highlighted, such as annual contributions from Gene Hos to promote CNC training, and machinery donations to create new program pathways. Specifically, the Connecticut Construction Industries Association donated approximately $100,000 to modify a carpentry shop at Vinyl to create a new 'Building and Civil Construction' program, which strengthens connections with the carpenters union. The committee also discussed future engagement strategies, debating between adding more ex-officio industry members or scheduling presentations from various industry sectors to ensure well-rounded advisory input.
Nov 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
CTECS Advisory Board Meeting
The meeting was called to order with the introduction of Jeff Aer as the interim chair, following the former chair's departure to Central Connecticut State University. The board confirmed quorum through attendance taking. Key discussion points focused on the goals of the CTECS student admission process, emphasizing equitable access, maximizing enrollment, promoting career-focused education, and supporting students with disabilities and multilingual learners. The process is now managed through a centralized lottery system to ensure fairness, removing previous subjective factors like graded interest statements, attendance, and counselor recommendations. Enrollment data as of October 1st was reviewed, showing 11,076 students across 18 schools, with an 18.5% typical decline rate from 9th to 12th grade. The presentation detailed the shift to the lottery system for improved equity, transparency, and clarity for families, noting that admissions are no longer determined by academic ranking. The process involves eligibility screening, randomized selection, consideration of convenience priorities (current enrollment or parent employment), and subsequent waitlist creation. The admissions portal was noted to be opening the following weekend.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.