Apply to W.F. Kaynor Technical High School!

All Kaynor Technical High School seats for 2023-2024 are currently filled.
Apply Now! Waitlist applications are now being accepted for:
- Current 8th grade students for August 2023 start date.
- Current 9th grade students for August 2023 start date.
Please Note:
- Waitlist applications are reviewed as seats become available.
- This waitlist will be purged October 1, 2023.
- New Applications will be available in the fall of 2023.
Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)!
CTECS is very different from traditional high schools. We recommend students genuinely be interested in earning a technical education, learning a trade, and have a deep understanding of the rigor and demands of a CTECS education, including:
- A 182-day academic curriculum being taught in 91 days each year.
- The number of hours required to learn trade skills (both during school hours, after school, and beyond graduation in some instances).
- Requirements of earning credentials, certifications, and licensure for specific trades.
We recommend that you examine the CTECS website to understand some of the details of successfully earning a trade certification in conjunction with an academic high school diploma, which is offered to students who choose to attend a technical high school.

Open House
Take a look through the pages of our Virtual Open House website to learn about our trade technologies, academics, extracurricular activities and meet some of our staff.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Nagy, School Counselor at 203.578.8714 or Jessica.Nagy@cttech.org
Welcome from Principal Dr. Hilliard
I would like to welcome everyone to our Open House Program for the W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. We are very excited to share information about our school and community with you.
As a student of Kaynor Technical High School, you will have the opportunity to explore our twelve technologies during your freshman year along with attending all of our academic classes. All of our students have the opportunity to participate in our athletic programs, theater arts program, visual arts program and our various clubs and other activities. Here at Kaynor Technical High School, students receive a complete, well-rounded educational program.
At this time, I invite you to take a few moments to view the wonderful opportunity that is available to you at Kaynor Technical High School. If anyone has any questions about our programs or the admissions process, feel free to contact our Director of School Counseling, Ms. Jessica Nagy.
I wish everyone the very best at this time and in the future!
Take care,
Dr. Ken Hilliard, Principal
Take a tour of the
12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SHOPS
Kaynor Tech has to offer!
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TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL?
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