Counseling

Contact:
Mrs. Domenica Holman
School Counselor
860-584-8433 x335
Domenica.Holman@cttech.org

School counselors are student advocates who work cooperatively with educational staff; parents; community; and, local educational specialists who assist students in social, emotional and educational development through counseling, consultation and coordination. At BTEC, we support all students to succeed in a changing world by addressing their technical / workplace readiness and personal/social needs.

Students interested in any of BTEC’s Career Pathways are encouraged to request a tour. All of our programs follow the CTECS school calendar schedule. Students interested in attending are encouraged to apply as early as possible even though applications are accepted throughout the school year. Applications received by February 1st are given first consideration.

BTEC makes every effort to accommodate our applicants who wish to attend. All students who meet our admissions criteria will be accepted until programs reach capacity.

View the Connecticut Career Paths, your personal guide to career decision-making.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship:

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide $2,500 scholarship assistance to students. find out more about Horatio Alger Association scholarship here

The Echange Club of Bristol: Scholarship Opportunities:

One high school senior, A Bristol resident, who is pursuing advanced education at an accredited institution toward the study of technical, vocational, or trade degree or certificate will be selected per year to recieve $1,250. find out more about Exchange Club scholarship here

The ManufactureCT Workforce Development Committee Manufacturing Scholarships

MCT will award 9 scholarships to recognize students throughout Connecticut who are pursuing a career in manufacturing by way of a college education and to those directly entering the manufacturing workforce upon graduation from high school. find out more about ManufactureCT scholarship here

Connecticut State USBC Association 2023 Scholar of the Year Award

Applicant or parent shall be a current USBC member find out more about USBC scholarship here

Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program

The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program will award scholarships to over 375 new and renewing students this year. Most of our scholars receive support for all four years of college. find out more about Robert T. Kenney scholarship here

Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Program

U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, serving 1989-2013, has established the Joe Lieberman Connecticut Scholarship Fund to assist outstanding high school seniors from Connecticut. find out more about Joe Lieberman scholarship here

2023 Workers’ Memorial Day Scholarship Essay Contest

This essay contest is open to all Connecticut high school seniors. find out more about workers scholarship here

Main Street Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

Main Street Community Foundation has scholarships to individuals pursuing educational and career opportunities in a variety of different areas and at different stages of their academic careers. find out more about MSCF scholarship here

PWC Scholarship

Scholarship to be awarded to any student (male or female) enrolled in a study leading to an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Construction, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Design, Construction Trades or Civil, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering. find out more about PWC scholarship here

AGC of CT Scholarships

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Connecticut is pleased to announce its 2023 Scholarship Program. Applicants must be Connecticut residents enrolled in, or graduating high school seniors applying for and planning to enter, a four-year building and construction technology or civil engineering program, or entering a two-year technical school with a construction course of study, with the intent of entering a four-year accredited college upon completion of the technical school. Applicants must desire a career in construction. find out more about AGC scholarship here

3 BBB Student Ethics Scholarships Available

This year, BBB Serving CT is offering three separate scholarships. The Student Ethics Scholarship, Military Line Student Ethics Scholarship, and Diverse Student Ethics Scholarship are each worth $2,500. One applicant will be chosen from each category. find out more about BBB scholarship here

Sleep Family Scholarship

This $1,500 annual scholarship is available for those with disabilities and goes a long way towards helping fund the college education of one disabled student each year.  By removing financial obstacles, students with disabilities can focus more on academics and the college experience, as opposed to worrying about how they will pay for their degree.  For reference, here is a link to our scholarship page: find out more about Sleep Family scholarship here

SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship

The SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that’s open to all students who strive to make sustainable choices. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023, and winners will be announced on February 1, 2023. find out more about smart solar scholarship here

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

Apply for this scholarship if you are:
… a student who has come up with a distinctive solution to a problem faced by your family, school, community or the world
… a student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual wayfind out more about Milton Fisher scholarship here