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Wright Technical High School is located in Stamford, Connecticut. We have students from eight towns and enroll grades 9-12. We offer nine career technical education programs in addition to our academic courses. Explore Our Programs Automotive Technology Students in the automotive technology program are given instruction in safety, tools and equipment, engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, air conditioning, and driveline service. Learn More Carpentry The Carpentry program is organized around the fabrication and construction of residential housing and related remodeling. Production work is an essential part of the carpentry trade program experience. Construction agreements are made with customers to build, renovate, remodel or extend structures. Learn More Culinary Arts Culinary Arts program are trained in all phases of the food service industry. Students take the hands-on” approach with their training through the use of fully stocked and operational commercial kitchens to produce food in large quantities, as well as smaller scale kitchens that train students on casual and fine Learn More Digital Media Digital Media Technology are introduced to basic concepts of video creation and production. Instruction is provided in Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Students are exposed to the basics of pre-production and post-production, as well as special effects creation. Learn More Electrical Electrical prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels. Learn More Health Technology Health Technology students are given instruction in health care safety, nutrition, National Health Care Standards, categories of health care facilities, legal/ethical/moral concerns in health care, and effective communication including medical terminology. Learn More Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) The Plumbing and Heating program prepares students with knowledge in construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of plumbing and heating systems. This includes drainage fixture units, water supply fixture units, gas pipe sizing, and calculating heat loss for hydronic heating applications. Learn More Information Technology Students in the field of Information Technology are introduced to basic concepts of computer hardware and software. Instruction is provided in office productivity software, computer programming, web design and desktop publishing. Learn More Plumbing and Heating The Plumbing and Heating program prepares students with knowledge in construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of plumbing and heating systems. This includes drainage fixture units, water supply fixture units, gas pipe sizing, and calculating heat loss for hydronic heating applications. Learn More Student Workforce Student Workforce Work-Based Learning (WBL) allows a student to work for an employer during their trade instructional time. Students not only receive credit toward their career technology, but also get paid. Off-Campus Construction Projects CTECS has the unique ability to complete construction jobs off-campus, on both residential homes and commercial properties. On-Campus Services We offer a wide range of services to the public at a fraction of the market price. Providing students with real projects for real customers here in Connecticut, and delivering high-quality products to them. News & Announcements 06 May Wright Tech Scholar-Athletes Honored May 6, 2024 25 Mar 15 Wright Tech students place at CT SkillsUSA March 25, 2024 15 Mar UPDATED: Scholarships available for 2024 Wright Tech seniors March 15, 2024 17 Jan Freshman team-building activity held January 17, 2024 13 Jan Shakespearean actors conduct workshops on Romeo and Juliet” January 13, 2023 More News Connect With Us Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram jmwrighttech View May 13 Open Wright Tech ECE Human Rights students participated in the Connecticut Human Rights Youth Action Summit at Platt Tech last week. The goal of the conference is to immerse students in a global human rights discussion in which students are the experts and the leaders. The conference format resembled many education-related conferences, with both breakout sessions and poster presentations. ECE teachers, Mr. Colantonio and Mr. Bridtter proudly describe the quality of work put forward by our students as impressive, mature, and thought-provoking. #jmwrighttech #wrighttechwarriors #uconnece ... jmwrighttech View May 12 Open jmwrighttech View May 11 Open Friendly reminder.. ?? #repost from @jmwrighttechalumni ... jmwrighttech View May 11 Open Thank you AirSolutions for participating in our career fair and engaging with our new HVAC program! ... jmwrighttech View May 10 Open No caption needed!❤️ ... jmwrighttech View May 10 Open Sophomore Plumbing and Heating students ventured into the fascinating world of hydroelectric power and some Connecticut history this week when they toured the Bulls Bridge Hydroelectric Power Plant in Kent, CT. Andy, from First Light Power explained how turbines powered by water, makes electricity. The plant, with input from Thomas Edison, was built on the Housatonic River in 1903. It was the largest power project of its kind at the time east of the Rocky Mountains. The students also walked the Bulls Bridge which was built in 1842, and is one of the few functional covered bridges remaining in Connecticut! @first_light_electric #bullsbridge #hydroelectric #jmwrighttech #wrighttechwarriors ... jmwrighttech View May 10 Open AND….to close out Teacher Appreciation Week, Culinary provided a delicious breakfast for our staff paid for by @jmwrightpfo! Happy Friday everyone!!! We hope all our teachers felt loved and appreciated this week and every week! A huge and heartfelt thank you to Jen Hanley and the Wright Tech PFO, Hospitality & Culinary, Stamford Spine and Lunch Lady Gerri’s food truck for a marvelous week of treats and gratitude! #repost from @dr_beckhamjmwright ... jmwrighttech View May 10 Open A food truck on a Thursday at work?!? Yes please!!! Thank you to Lunch Lady Gerri’s for providing an amazingly yummy lunch to our Wright Tech staff for Teacher Appreciation Week!!! Look at those smiles - priceless!!! Another shoutout to @jmwrightpfo for making TAW memories for us!!! #repost from @dr_beckhamjmwright ... jmwrighttech View May 10 Open Today the Wright Tech Automotive junior students toured the Miller Motorcars Show Service Center. A big thank you to service director Paul Matula, and shop foreman Jorge Santiago along with alumni Jonathan Mendez who took their time to show our students the facility and introduce them to...