The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is a leading Career Technical Education provider in the State, operating 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanic and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners and serves ~11,200 high school students, offering 31 career technical education programs. Apprenticeship programs specifically relating to Comprehensive Climate Action Plan workforce development needs include training in electrical, heating and cooling, plumbing, and sheet metal trades.