School Information
156 McVeagh RoadWestbrook, Connecticut 06498
Program of Studies
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Program Overview
Manufacturing and Automated Materials Processing
Brief DescriptionWestbrook High School offers two pathway options within its Manufacturing and Automated Materials Processing Pathway. Students may enroll in a Robotics program which includes two courses in robotics as well as AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science A. Students may also enroll two Design and Engineering courses. Students in the robotics option are encouraged to join the school's Vex Robotics Competition Team. The second pathway option focuses on welding and metal fabrication and includes four metals and welding courses in the school's newly enlarged and renovated welding and metals fabrication lab space. Students in the welding and metals fabrication pathway option are also encouraged to enroll in the school's two Design and Engineering courses and the school's two Power courses. Students in Grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to participate in The Boat Next Gen program sponsored through the school's partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat. Westbrook students are exposed to manufacturing as early as 5th grade when they participate in The Boat for Kids program when students explore the six manufacturing trades most important to the Submarine Industrial Base. Elementary age students are also able to participate in a robotics program. Middle school students in Westbrook participate in the Sea Perch Robotics Program sponsored by the school's partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat or can participate in a new electronics course offered by Milestone C.
Grade level that first course in sequence is offered
9, 10, 11, 12
Grade Level Sequence
9
Academic Design and Delivery
Are prerequisite courses required to enter the program?
No
Number of courses required to complete or offered in the program:
4
Total credits required to complete the program:
2
Industry-recognized credentials
How often program curriculum is reviewed
Annually
Stakeholders participating in program review
No
Number of courses required to complete or offered in the program:
4
Total credits required to complete the program:
2
Industry-recognized credentials
- American Welding Society (AWS)
How often program curriculum is reviewed
Annually
Stakeholders participating in program review
Teachers
Business/industry partners
Industry Partnerships
Does program curricula incorporate employability skill standards?
Yes. Westbrook Public Schools' Portrait of a Graduate is embedded in all of the high school courses. Business/Industry partners assisted the district in developing the Portrait of a Graduate attributes. Attributes include, effective communicator, responsible decision-maker, critical problem solver, creative thinker, perseverant, and creative thinker. Using an established scoring rubric, teachers provide feedback on student proficiency on at least one major project per semester. Students must demonstrate proficiency on all six attributes as a requirement of graduation.
How are employability skill standards incorporated into the program?
In addition to scoring students on the Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate attributes, six years ago the school implemented a robust work-based learning program, including resume writing and mock interview workshops, guest speakers from industry, teacher externships, student internships and job shadowing, manufacturing field trips for students, and participation in student competitions (Project MFG-Welding competition). The school's bimonthly advisory program provides employability skills lessons for students in Grades 9 through 12 with lessons ranging from business ethics to conflict resolution.
Program/business partnerships
The Town of Westbrook offers opportunities for job shadowing and student internships as well as guest speakers.
Work-based learning opportunities/internships
Career education/awareness (individual and career assessments; personalized, multi-year student success plan) Career exploration (career fairs and industry speakers) Peer or professional mentoring Resources and supports to help students find work (online job search websites, resume writing/revision assistance, interview preparation)
Pre-apprenticeships
The school participates in the Connecticut State Department of Education and Connecticut Labor Department's Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP) for its school internships. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may participate. In 2024-2025 approximately 80 percent of Westbrook High School seniors participated in an internship as part of their senior capstone. Students interning for 20 to 25 hours receive a half-credit on their transcripts. Students interning for 40-50 hours receive a full credit. As a part of the UELP program, students must submit an application, participate in safety training developed by the state, maintain a log of hours, and reflect on the experience.
Yes. Westbrook Public Schools' Portrait of a Graduate is embedded in all of the high school courses. Business/Industry partners assisted the district in developing the Portrait of a Graduate attributes. Attributes include, effective communicator, responsible decision-maker, critical problem solver, creative thinker, perseverant, and creative thinker. Using an established scoring rubric, teachers provide feedback on student proficiency on at least one major project per semester. Students must demonstrate proficiency on all six attributes as a requirement of graduation.
How are employability skill standards incorporated into the program?
In addition to scoring students on the Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate attributes, six years ago the school implemented a robust work-based learning program, including resume writing and mock interview workshops, guest speakers from industry, teacher externships, student internships and job shadowing, manufacturing field trips for students, and participation in student competitions (Project MFG-Welding competition). The school's bimonthly advisory program provides employability skills lessons for students in Grades 9 through 12 with lessons ranging from business ethics to conflict resolution.
Program/business partnerships
The Town of Westbrook offers opportunities for job shadowing and student internships as well as guest speakers.
Work-based learning opportunities/internships
Career education/awareness (individual and career assessments; personalized, multi-year student success plan) Career exploration (career fairs and industry speakers) Peer or professional mentoring Resources and supports to help students find work (online job search websites, resume writing/revision assistance, interview preparation)
Pre-apprenticeships
The school participates in the Connecticut State Department of Education and Connecticut Labor Department's Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP) for its school internships. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may participate. In 2024-2025 approximately 80 percent of Westbrook High School seniors participated in an internship as part of their senior capstone. Students interning for 20 to 25 hours receive a half-credit on their transcripts. Students interning for 40-50 hours receive a full credit. As a part of the UELP program, students must submit an application, participate in safety training developed by the state, maintain a log of hours, and reflect on the experience.
Student Recruitment and Engagement
How programs are marketed
Program of Study and Career Pathways guide
Program data collection
All data is used to monitor program growth in the program: Course enrollment data used to monitor Percentage of manufacturing students enrolled in postsecondary education, training and employment Number of students who are employed through the Electric Boat Application Day Program as well as numbers of students who accept job offers Number of students to who enroll in the pathway and complete all courses and the number who do not continue and the reasons for not continuing Number of nontraditional students enrolled in the program (multi-language learners, special needs students, and girls)
Program of Study and Career Pathways guide
Program data collection
All data is used to monitor program growth in the program: Course enrollment data used to monitor Percentage of manufacturing students enrolled in postsecondary education, training and employment Number of students who are employed through the Electric Boat Application Day Program as well as numbers of students who accept job offers Number of students to who enroll in the pathway and complete all courses and the number who do not continue and the reasons for not continuing Number of nontraditional students enrolled in the program (multi-language learners, special needs students, and girls)