Howell Cheney Technical High School stays ahead of the technology curve with a student-designed and built energy-efficient e-house, outfitted with a solar energy system. This new technology helps prepare students for 21st century jobs. Cheney Technical High School gives students the opportunity to enter high-paying careers upon graduation or continue their education at a two- or four-year university.
Our students can select a career technical education program from a catalog of 10 different technologies. Highlights of our technology curriculum are the Diesel and Welding Technology shops, the only programs of its kind on the secondary level in the state of Connecticut.
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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.
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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.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts program students 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 dining.
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Diesel and Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
The Diesel and Heavy-Duty Equipment Repair program prepares students with instruction in safety, tools and equipment, engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, steering and suspension, hydraulics, and driveline service.
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Digital Media
Digital Media students 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.
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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.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program teaches construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of ductwork and heating systems. Students are also instructed on domestic and commercial refrigeration systems, gas, and oil heating.
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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.
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Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Mechanical design and engineering technology (MDET) students learn the design process, industry standards, and documenting design specifications through this project-based curriculum. Students advance using 3D solid modeling software for reverse engineering solutions of existing mechanical designs.
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Precision Machining Technology
In Precision Machining Technology, students learn machine safety, measuring tools, and precision machining fundamentals using manual milling machines, lathes, and other metal processing machines. Students’ progress using computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers.
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