School Contact
Program Lead
Todd Zagurski
Primary Contact
Linda Farinha
Pathway & Pipeline Liaison
Program Overview
NFA Youth Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative
Brief DescriptionAs part of our broader Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing Pathway, we work closely with industry leaders to equip students with real-world skills, experiences, and opportunities, whether they plan to enter the workforce directly or continue on to college or technical training. Our collaboration with local businesses, unions, and trade professionals ensures that students are not only learning in the classroom, but also gaining exposure to the expectations, tools, and technologies of the industries they may one day lead. From site visits and guest speakers to internships and hands-on projects, our partners help bring the curriculum to life in ways that are relevant and prepared for success beyond high school.
Program Focus
Manufacturing
Year Program Started
2017
Grade level that first course in sequence is offered
9, 10, 11, 12
Grade Level Sequence
9
Pathway
Manufacturing Production Pathway
Academic Design and Delivery
Are prerequisite courses required to enter the program?
Yes
Number of courses required to complete or offered in the program:
4
Total credits required to complete the program:
5
Industry-recognized credentials
How often program curriculum is reviewed
Annually
Stakeholders participating in program review
Yes
Number of courses required to complete or offered in the program:
4
Total credits required to complete the program:
5
Industry-recognized credentials
OSHA 10, OSHA Construction
YMPI Certification
College Credit
How often program curriculum is reviewed
Annually
Stakeholders participating in program review
Eastern Workforce Investment Board
EAMA Employers
CT State @ TR and QVCC
Industry Partnerships
How are employability skill standards incorporated into the program?
See above.
See above.
Student Recruitment and Engagement