Hamden Engineering Careers Academy

Hamden CT

02 March, 2021

8:01 AM

Description

The Hamden Engineering Careers Academy HECA, which is part of Hamden High School’s state-of-the-art STEM Academy, is currently recruiting for applicants for our 2021-2022 cohort. Click the hyperlink above to learn about our program. HECA, which is open to rising 9th and 10th graders who live in Hamden, is a dual enrollment program with our partners at Gateway Community College, and the New Haven Manufacturing Association whereby students will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (68 college credits) while enrolled as a student at Hamden HS! Students can use this training to gain direct entry into Connecticut’s booming high tech and high skill manufacturing sector, or they can choose to transfer the Associates Degree to satisfy the first half of a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree. The Associate’s Degree pathway in HECA is designed as a rigorous and demanding program that will push the boundaries of the school day and the school year. There will be summer classroom and internship requirements, and there may be semesters with an extended school day. Within HECA, pathways exist for Associate’s Degree completion in a 4th year, a 5th year, and also for manufacturing certificates. These certificates (in CAD and Quality Control) meet workforce readiness standards, and the credits are also transferable to four year colleges. Hamden Public Schools and our partners are proud of this bold and innovative program, and have worked closely to bring this tremendous opportunity to the students and families of our town. We envision HECA participants to reflect our diverse community makeup, and hope to include students from varied backgrounds, interests, cultures and abilities. Applications opened on February 12th, and will remain open through March 26th. Selection is based on a weighted lottery. Access to the application can be found here. Kindest regards, Dan ​DT Cocchiola ​Daniel T Cocchiola​ Interim Assistant Principal Hamden HS, 203-407-2040 x 5116 [email protected] Coordinator of Counseling and Career Pathways, Director of HECA Hamden Public Schools