About
Vinal Technical High School, part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, is offering a limited number of seats to grade 11 and 12 students to participate in a accelerated career training program.
The Career Academy operates in partnership with local high schools. Students attend their sending school for academics in the morning, and then are bussed to The Career Academy for afternoon Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.
The Career Academy program will graduate students with three (3) CTE credits towards a high school diploma and industry-recognized credentials in one of two in-demand trade areas: Precision Machine Technology, Information Technology, or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
The Career Academy program gives students a jump-start on their career by preparing them with technical and employability skills aligned with entry-level industry positions.
Benefits
Programs Offered
Information Technology
Information Technology
View the Information Technology program flyer for information of certifications, and pathways to college and career!
Precision Machine Technology
Precision Machine Technology
*COMING SOON!
View the Precision Machine Technology program flyer for information of certifications, and pathways to college and career!
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
HVAC
*COMING SOON!
View the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program flyer for information of certifications, and pathways to college and career!
How To Apply
For Meriden Public Schools
Applications can be picked up in the Meriden school counseling offices or will be shared with families via email. Please complete the application in its entirety, have your parent/guardian sign, and return the application to your school counselor. Your counselor will complete the rest and submit it to the Career Academy. Applicants will be contacted by Vinal Technical High School once accepted to the program.
For application questions or for more information, please contact your school counselor:
Maloney School Counseling Department: (203) 238-2334, ext 8350
Platt School Counseling Department: (203) 235-7962, ext 7700
