Region 10 Technical High School

What Region 10 Technical High School does

Region 10 Technical High School is a public Career and Technical Education (CTE) institution located at 68 Church Road in Brunswick, Maine, with an additional Engineering & Architectural Design program operating from the Brunswick Landing campus on the former Naval Air Base. The school delivers 15 distinct two-year CTE programs covering automotive technology and collision repair, welding and metal fabrication, building trades, HVAC and plumbing, electrical technology, culinary arts, early childhood education, certified nursing assistant (CNA) and emergency medical technician (EMT) tracks, creative digital media, cyber-security, engineering and architectural design, outdoor power equipment, general trades, pre-apprenticeship, and foundations of technology. Instruction is hands-on and built around industry-standard equipment and credentialing pathways, including American Welding Society (AWS) certification preparation, ASE certifications, EMT and CNA certification, and Autodesk-certified CAD/3D modeling (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks) supported by 3D printing and laser cutting capabilities.

The school's customer base is structurally defined by a cooperative board model that funnels students from three sending high schools — Brunswick High School, Mt. Ararat High School, and Freeport High School — into CTE programs for high school credit. Applications for the 26/27 school year are accepted through the school's website (r10tech.org). Strategic partnerships anchor curriculum relevance: Bath Iron Works (BIW) provides engineering/manufacturing pathway access at Brunswick Landing, while Maine Maritime Academy (SMCC's partner SMCC) and Southern Maine Community College deliver concurrent-enrollment credit. Employer partners such as Casco Bay Steel and Reed & Reed convert pre-apprenticeship graduates into direct hires, and clinical sites including Mid-Coast Hospital and Senior Health Center (Brunswick) host healthcare-track rotations.

Region 10 operates as a publicly funded institution rather than a commercial enterprise: revenue is sourced from Maine state education appropriations and member-district tax support via the cooperative board, with no tuition charged to Maine resident students from member districts. The organization is staffed by a Superintendent/Director (Shawn Chabot, M.Ed.), an Assistant Director, a Director of Student Support, a Business Manager, and approximately 20-25 CTE instructors across the 15 programs. Region 10 is positioned to become Maine's first specialized, comprehensive four-year technical high school, an institutional pivot that would extend program duration and broaden the credentialing and dual-enrollment footprint relative to the current half-day CTE model.

Name

Region 10 Technical High School

Legal name

Region 10 Technical High School

Website

https://r10tech.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Region 10 Technical High School is a publicly funded Career and Technical Education institution in Brunswick, Maine, delivering 15 hands-on CTE programs (welding, automotive, culinary, EMT, engineering, cyber-security, etc.) to high school students from Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, and Freeport High Schools under a cooperative board model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Trade skills training
• Industry certification programs
• High school apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Region 10 Technical High School operates as a public technical high school funded through Maine state education funding, local tax support, and cooperative board member districts (Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, Freeport School Administrative Districts)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Region 10 Technical High School is a public Career and Technical Education (CTE) institution that delivers tuition-free technical programs to high school students from Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, and Freeport High Schools. The school offers 17 CTE programs covering automotive, welding, culinary, healthcare, engineering, cybersecurity, building trades, electrical, and HVAC disciplines, with industry-standard equipment, professional certification preparation (AWS, ASE, EMT, CNA), and concurrent college enrollment through Maine Maritime Academy and Southern Maine Community College.

Product overview

Region 10 Technical High School is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) institution offering 15 distinct technical programs for high school students from Brunswick, Mt. Ararat, and Freeport High Schools. The programs include: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), General Trades, Metal Fabrication & Welding, Outdoor Power Equipment, Engineering & Architectural Design, Foundations of Technology, Auto Collision & Repair, Auto Technology, Building Trades, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Creative Digital Media, Culinary Arts, Cyber-Security, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, HVAC & Plumbing, and Pre-Apprenticeship. Programs are delivered as separate two-year technical tracks with industry-aligned curriculum, professional certifications, and hands-on training in specialized facilities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Collision & Repair Two-year automotive collision repair program covering damage assessment, bodywork, painting, and frame repair with ASE certification preparation for high school students seeking automotive technician careers.
• Auto Technology Automotive technology program preparing students for careers as automotive technicians, covering engine repair, diagnostics, brake systems, and transmission work with ASE certification preparation.
• Building Trades Construction trades program teaching carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, and other building skills with hands-on projects for students entering skilled construction careers.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare program preparing students for CNA certification with clinical hours at Senior Health Center, covering patient care, vital signs, and basic nursing skills for students pursuing healthcare careers.
• Creative Digital Media Digital media program covering graphic design, Adobe software, video production, web design, and social media content creation with portfolio development for college and career preparation.
• Culinary Arts Culinary program teaching cooking techniques, food safety, sanitation, menu planning, baking, and kitchen management with SkillsUSA competition opportunities and operation of the student-run Dirigo Diner.
• Cyber-Security Cybersecurity program covering network security, ethical hacking, security protocols, and preparation for certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, and Cisco CCENT.
• Early Childhood Education Program preparing students for early childhood education careers with three days per week practical experience in Community Preschool serving children aged 3-5.
• Electrical Technology Electrical trades program teaching residential and commercial wiring, electrical theory, code compliance, and preparation for apprenticeship or journeyman licensing.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) One-year intensive program preparing students for EMT certification, covering basic life support, CPR, trauma assessment, airway management, anatomy, and physiology with real-world clinical rotations.
• Engineering & Architectural Design Two-year program at Brunswick Landing campus teaching CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Inventor, SolidWorks), 3D modeling, and structural planning with partnerships with Bath Iron Works, Maine Maritime Academy, and SMCC.
• Foundations of Technology Introductory program covering basic technical skills and career exploration in trades for students beginning their CTE pathway.
• General Trades Multi-skilled trades program covering carpentry, culinary arts, auto detailing, landscaping, home improvement, and retail skills with hands-on experience through the Dirigo Diner student-run business.
• HVAC & Plumbing Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing program covering furnace installation, refrigeration, piping systems, smart thermostats, and code compliance with NFPA and Maine codes.
• Metal Fabrication & Welding Two-year program teaching MIG, TIG, arc welding, and metal fabrication techniques including Oxyacetylene Cutting, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, Pulse MIG, Flux-core Welding, and Arc Gouging with preparation for AWS welding certification.
• Outdoor Power Equipment Program focused on inspecting, servicing, and repairing small engines including lawnmowers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and marine motors with SkillsUSA competition participation.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Program providing on-the-job experience combined with academic classes to prepare students for registered apprenticeship programs in various trades, including employer partnerships with Casco Bay Steel and Reed and Reed.

Quantifiable outcome

• CTE students are 7% more likely to graduate on time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bath Iron Works (BIW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Engineering & Architectural Design program at Brunswick Landing campus. BIW provides students with insights into naval architecture, precision manufacturing, and large-scale engineering projects. Opportunities include guest speakers, facility tours, and potential pathways into apprenticeships or employment.
• Maine Maritime Academy (MMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier maritime and engineering institution providing college-level coursework and industry connections. Students explore careers in mechanical, marine, and structural engineering through concurrent enrollment opportunities and professional exposure.
• Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides concurrent enrollment opportunities and certifications in engineering-related fields. SMCC Brunswick Campus is located near Region 10's Brunswick Landing facility, enabling pathway programs toward associate degrees.
• Casco Bay SteelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities for welding students, including Emily Pelkey '23 who was offered positions at 3 companies after completing Pre-Apprenticeship at Casco Bay Steel.
• Reed and ReedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company that hired Emily Pelkey '23 as a welder after her completion of Welding and Metal Fabrication and Pre-Apprenticeship programs at Region 10.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Biddeford Regional Center of Technology: York County, Maine CTE center serving Biddeford-area high school students with industry-aligned technical programs; same funding/regulatory framework as Region 10, different geographic catchment.
• Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School CTE Programs: Maine regional high school (MSAD 17) offering CTE tracks to Oxford County students; operates under the same state CTE framework as Region 10 but in a different geographic catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Nashoba Valley Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school serving multiple sending districts with full CTE program portfolio (welding, culinary, EMT, engineering, automotive); directly comparable cooperative-district model at slightly larger scale.
• Minuteman High School: Regional vocational-technical high school in Lexington, Massachusetts serving ten member districts with comprehensive CTE programming; comparable scale, governance, and program mix to Region 10 but as an established New England benchmark.

Direct peers

• Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS): Portland, Maine CTE high school offering comparable multi-track technical programs (health sciences, culinary, automotive, design) to regional high school students; directly comparable peer within the same state CTE system.
• Lewiston Regional Technical Center: Maine regional technical center that serves Lewiston-area high school students with CTE programming; Region 10's electrical instructor Kyle Sheehan is an alumnus, confirming direct comparability in mission and program mix.
• Somerset Career & Technical Center: Maine regional CTE center in Skowhegan that, like Region 10, offers multi-program technical education to high school students from partner districts. Region 10's cybersecurity instructor Scott Despres previously taught there, evidencing direct operational similarity.

Emerging players

• Southern Maine Community College (SMCC): Postsecondary institution that is both a partner (concurrent enrollment, pathway programs) and an adjacent provider of technical/trade credentials (auto tech, EMS, welding) in the same Mid-Coast Maine labor market; partially competes for the same career-pathway audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/R10Tech
• Instagraminstagram.com/region10tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/region-10-technical-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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