Worcester Technical High School

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Worcester Technical High School (WTHS), is a vocational-technical high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. It opened on August 28, 2006 replacing the old Worcester Vocational High School (formerly Worcester Boys Trade School) in the middle of downtown Worcester.

Contents 1 Programs 1.1 Alden Academy 1.2 The Business Academy 1.3 The Health Academy 1.4 The Construction Academy 2 Schedule 3 External links 4 References

[edit] Programs

WTHS is divided into four academies:

[edit] Alden Academy

(Named after local businessman George I. Alden.)

• Drafting
• Automotive Technology
• Auto Collision
• Machine Technology
• Electro-Mechanical
• Welding

[edit] The Business Academy

• Finance & Marketing
• Graphic Communications
• Telecommunications
• Office Technology
• Culinary arts
• Hotel and Restaurant Management

[edit] The Health Academy

• Allied Health
• Early Childhood
• Cosmetology
• Environmental Technology
• Horticulture

[edit] The Construction Academy

(Also known as the Coughlin Academy)

• Carpentry
• Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
• Electrical
• Sheet Metalaids
• HVAC/Refrigeration
• Painting & Decorating

[edit] Schedule

Students declare a major from the above academies, and their course schedule follows alternating weeks, with a week of the traditional high school curriculum, followed by a week of the technical courses for their trade area.

In addition to the normal day courses, some programs offer after school and night school programs.

[edit] External links

• Worcester Technical High School Official site.

[edit] References

• CBS 4 Boston, Sep 22, 2006 7:40 pm – Worcester Opens $90 Million Technical High School Packed With State-Of-The-Art Equipment
• Machining – Worcester Gets Manufacturing Education Right
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette – Thursday, November 9, 2006 – Vocation students get edge in trades – Unions ease apprentice entry rules
• Massachusetts Department of Education – Worcester Technical High