Granby Students Tour Norfolk Technical Center, Try Four Career Programs
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Granby High students spent a day at Norfolk Technical Center touring four programs, trying hands-on activities and applying for classes; district notes most NTC classes cap at 20 students "for safety reasons by the state."
Granby High School students visited Norfolk Technical Center (NTC) as part of the district's visitation week, where each of the five high schools attends NTC for one day to sample career and technical education programs.
The district said visiting students rotated through four classes to help decide whether to pursue a program that could lead to a career; at the end of the event students were able to apply for any class that interested them. District materials noted most NTC classes have a cap of 20 students "for safety reasons by the state," and staff said the goal is to fill classes to capacity.
A Granby student who attended the tours said, "I enjoyed early childhood because the kids in there were very cute and the teachers were really nice." The student added the program helps build independence and social skills that students may not learn in a regular high school setting.
Another Granby student described visiting several NTC programs, including auto mechanics, pharmacy technicians, practical nursing and dental careers, and said the hands-on exposure helped them picture a future job "instead of just, you know, possibly reading things online."
The visitation week is designed to give students direct experience of NTC programs and to increase enrollment in career pathways. The district encouraged students to apply for classes they enjoyed during the visit; specific enrollment deadlines or numbers of applicants were not specified.
The event is part of Norfolk Public Schools' broader effort to connect high school students with career and technical education options and to prepare them for workforce pathways after graduation.
