H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

What H. C. Wilcox Technical High School does

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is a public technical high school located at 298 Oregon Road, Meriden, Connecticut, and is one of 17 diploma-granting, NEASC-accredited technical high schools operated by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school serves grades 9-12 from six towns — Berlin, Cheshire, Meriden, North Haven, Southington, and Wallingford — and delivers a hybrid curriculum combining college-preparatory academics (English, mathematics, science, social studies, art, health, physical education) with thirteen career technical education programs spanning Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Graphic Design, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health Technology, HVAC, Information Technology, Plumbing and Heating, Precision Machining Technology, and Robotics and Automation. Students complete a 3.5-year trade sequence and earn both a high school diploma and a CTE certificate upon graduation.

The school's underlying delivery model relies on hands-on shop-based instruction, dedicated department heads for each trade, an Information Systems Technology department with six specialized pathways, and a Work-Based Learning (WBL) program that places students with approximately 40 employer partners for paid work hours that also count as credit toward their trade program. The Career Academy after-school program extends the same trade training (Culinary, Graphic Design, Electrical, HVAC) to students from Maloney and Platt high schools in Meriden Public Schools. Students compete in SkillsUSA state and national competitions, with 2026 national placements including 5th place in Graphic Communications and 19th place in Automotive Refinishing Technology.

As a state-funded entity, Wilcox charges no tuition to Connecticut residents; funding flows through CTECS state appropriations. Ancillary revenue is generated indirectly through on-campus public-facing services (e.g., the Silver City Bistro student-run culinary restaurant, student automotive repair, and construction projects offered at below-market pricing), plus the Parent Faculty Organization's community fundraising partnerships with local businesses. The school's GTM equivalent is a centralized CTECS application lottery (open November 15 through January 25, with March 1 cutoff), with student transportation provided by the home district. The principal (Gail Duffy) oversees operations alongside three assistant principals, a Dean of Students, a Business Manager, and department heads for each of the thirteen trades plus counseling, special education, library media, and general education.

Name

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

Legal name

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School

Website

https://wilcox.cttech.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School is a Connecticut public technical high school serving grades 9-12 from six towns, delivering college-prep academics alongside thirteen skilled-trade programs and a Work-Based Learning employer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education (Secondary)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Career technical education
• Technical high school
• Skilled trades training
• Work-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Meriden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School delivers public secondary education combining 13 career and technical education (CTE) programs—including Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Graphic Design, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health Technology, HVAC, Information Technology, Plumbing and Heating, Precision Machining Technology, and Robotics and Automation—with college-preparatory academics. Students graduate with both a high school diploma and a CTE certificate, gain industry-recognized credentials, earn college credits, and participate in paid Work-Based Learning (WBL) placements with employer partners.

Product overview

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School is a Connecticut technical high school offering a comprehensive educational program combining career and technical education (CTE) with college-preparatory academics. The school provides thirteen distinct career technical education programs in trades including Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Graphic Design, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health Technology, HVAC, Information Technology, Plumbing and Heating, Precision Machining Technology, and Robotics and Automation. The academic curriculum includes Art, English/Language Arts, Health Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, and Electives. Additionally, The Career Academy offers after-school training, and the Student Workforce program provides work-based learning opportunities. All students graduate with both a high school diploma and a certificate in their CTE area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career and Technical Education Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Students earn industry-recognized credentials and certifications aligned with their trade programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

59 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• All Pro Electrical Services LLCminorOthersEmployer partner participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, hiring students during school day to work at their business. Students receive credit for work experience and get paid.
• Allied Mechanical ServicesminorOthersEmployer partner participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, hiring students during school day to work at their business.
• Big YminorOthersEmployer partner participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) program.
• Blue Wave Pool Services and Supplies, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) program.
• Cerrito's Auto Sales, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in automotive sector for Work-Based Learning program, providing students real-world experience in vehicle sales.
• Chick-fil-AminorOthersEmployer partner participating in Work-Based Learning (WBL) program in food service.
• Components EngineersminorOthersEmployer partner in manufacturing/engineering sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Computer Tune & LubeminorOthersEmployer partner in automotive service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Controlled Air Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in HVAC/air conditioning sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• CT Modern BuildersminorOthersEmployer partner in construction sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Dairy Queen Grill & ChillminorOthersEmployer partner in food service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• DunkinminorOthersEmployer partner in food/beverage sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• E. Haberli Electric, LLCminorOthersEmployer partner in electrical sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• East Coast PrecisionminorOthersEmployer partner in precision manufacturing sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Hobson & Motzer, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in manufacturing sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Janazzo Services CorporationminorOthersEmployer partner for Work-Based Learning program.
• John C. Fiderio & SonsminorOthersEmployer partner in construction/home building sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• L.R. Brown MFG Co Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in manufacturing sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Lyman ProductsminorOthersEmployer partner in manufacturing sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Maximum Sound & SecurityminorOthersEmployer partner in automotive electronics/security sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Meriden Automotive Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in automotive repair sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• NAPA Fazzino Auto PartsminorOthersEmployer partner in automotive parts sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• PaneraminorOthersEmployer partner in food service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Parisian Salon & Day SpaminorOthersEmployer partner in cosmetology/personal care sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Peter Dominic Salon & SpaminorOthersEmployer partner in cosmetology sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Plaza Service Center, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in automotive service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• ServotechminorOthersEmployer partner for Work-Based Learning program in technical services.
• Smoothie KingminorOthersEmployer partner in food/beverage sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• System Aire SupplyminorOthersEmployer partner in HVAC/air distribution sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Tri County ElectricminorOthersEmployer partner in electrical services sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in electrical services sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• United Mechanical Resources Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in mechanical/HVAC sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Volpe & Sons Automotive, Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in automotive repair sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Wallingford Tire and AutominorOthersEmployer partner in automotive service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• AppspaceminorOthersEmployer partner for Work-Based Learning program.
• Bunny Village Child Development CenterminorOthersEmployer partner in childcare sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Catherine & CompanyminorOthersEmployer partner for Work-Based Learning program.
• Cheap Auto RentalminorOthersEmployer partner in automotive rental sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• F. F. Hitchcock CompanyminorOthersEmployer partner for Work-Based Learning program.
• Gage MFG & MotorsportsminorOthersEmployer partner in manufacturing/motorsports sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• The Village at Kensington PlaceminorOthersEmployer partner in healthcare/hospitality sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• The Wallingford Community Daycare Inc.minorOthersEmployer partner in childcare sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Ultimate Construction LLCminorOthersEmployer partner in construction sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Shef's BagelsminorOthersEmployer partner in food service sector for Work-Based Learning program.
• Temple Body FitnessminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers and school activities. Located in Wallingford, CT.
• Sakimura Japanese Steak HouseminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Meriden, CT.
• Valentin KarateminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Meriden, CT.
• Moose's BurgersminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Meriden, CT.
• Home DepotminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Wallingford, CT.
• Harbor FreightminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Meriden, CT.
• Vinny's DeliminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Wallingford, CT.
• Andrea's PizzaminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Meriden, CT.
• Wood n' TapminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Wallingford, CT.
• Vida MexicanaminorOthersCommunity partner supporting PFO fundraisers. Located in Wallingford, CT.
• Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent district organization operating 17 technical high schools statewide. CTECS manages centralized admissions, curriculum standards, district policies, student services, and workforce programs. H.C. Wilcox is one of 17 diploma-granting, NEASC-accredited technical high schools under CTECS serving approximately 11,500 students.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accreditation agency that has accredited the school. NEASC accreditation ensures the school meets high standards for educational quality and continuous improvement.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational vocational student organization serving trade, industrial, technical and health occupations. Provides students with leadership, citizenship and character development programs and activities. School team competes in annual state and national SkillsUSA competitions.
• Meriden Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Career Academy program serves students from Francis T. Maloney High School and Orville H. Platt High School in Meriden Public Schools, offering after-school career training with transportation provided.
• School-Based Health Center (SBHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-Based Health Center offers health services to enrolled students during school hours. Services include flu shots, primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and health education. Works in conjunction with students' pediatricians.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eli Whitney Technical High School: Sister Connecticut technical high school within the same CTECS system, offering a similar portfolio of 13 trade programs combined with college-preparatory academics. Most directly comparable peer as they share governance, funding model, lottery admissions, and SkillsUSA competition circuit.
• Emmett O'Brien Technical High School: Another CTECS technical high school located in Ansonia, Connecticut. Operates under identical state governance, lottery admissions, and CTE-plus-academics model, with overlapping trade program offerings including automotive, culinary, electrical, and HVAC.
• Howell Cheney Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Manchester, Connecticut. Operates under identical public CTE model with overlapping trade programs and shared state appropriations, accreditation, and admissions lottery framework.
• Bullard-Havens Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut operating the same public CTE model with 13 trade programs. Competes with H.C. Wilcox for applicants and SkillsUSA state titles while sharing governance and accreditation structure.

Others

• Forsyth Technical Community College: North Carolina community college with extensive workforce and technical education programs. Shares the public-sector CTE model and employer partnerships focus, though serves a postsecondary student population rather than grades 9-12.
• Connecticut State Department of Education: State agency that oversees K-12 education policy, funding allocation, and graduation requirements affecting H.C. Wilcox. Not a competitor but a key governing body whose CTE standards, Perkins funding rules, and accountability frameworks directly shape Wilcox's operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical education in automotive, diesel, welding, CNC machining, and HVAC. Comparable on trade program curriculum and employer outcomes focus, but operates postsecondary with tuition-based revenue.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus private for-profit career and trade school operating nationally across many of the same skilled trades (automotive, HVAC, electrical, welding, culinary). Comparable on product offerings and target student demographic, but differs in being private, tuition-funded, and postsecondary rather than grades 9-12.

Regional players

• Tulsa Technology Center: Oklahoma-based public technical education district operating multiple campuses with high-school and adult CTE programs covering automotive, construction, healthcare, IT, and skilled trades. Comparable model of publicly-funded CTE with employer partnerships, though operates across a different geography and broader age range.

Emerging players

• New England Institute of Technology: Private nonprofit technical college in Rhode Island offering associate and bachelor's degrees in trades, technology, and healthcare. Overlaps with Wilcox on automotive, HVAC, electrical, and IT programs but serves a postsecondary, tuition-paying student.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

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