Blue Hills Regional Technical School
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Blue Hills Regional Technical School – Canton, MA
Program Information
Blue Hills Regional Technical School is a publicly funded vocational-technical high school serving multiple communities in the Greater Boston area.
The school operates on a unique career-technical education model that combines traditional academics with full-scale trade shop training, allowing students
to graduate with both a high school diploma and hands-on workforce skills. Blue Hills places a strong emphasis on preparing students for immediate employment,
union apprenticeships, and postsecondary technical education.
The Electrical Technology program at Blue Hills focuses on residential and commercial wiring, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and National Electrical Code (NEC) fundamentals.
Students train in fully equipped electrical labs and learn conduit bending, panel installation, motor controls, and safety practices aligned with OSHA standards.
Graduates are well-positioned to enter electrical apprenticeships or continue into advanced electrical training programs after graduation.
The HVAC program introduces students to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems commonly used in New England homes and commercial buildings.
Training includes gas and oil heating systems, air distribution, system diagnostics, and preventative maintenance. Students gain experience with modern equipment and
are introduced to energy efficiency concepts increasingly required by today’s employers.
Blue Hills also offers a comprehensive Plumbing program that covers piping systems, fixture installation, water supply, drainage, and code compliance.
Students work with copper, PVC, cast iron, and PEX piping while learning jobsite safety and layout techniques used in residential and commercial plumbing projects.
Hands-On Training & Career Preparation
All trade programs at Blue Hills follow a shop-based learning model, where students rotate between academic coursework and trade shop instruction throughout the school year.
This approach allows students to apply math, science, and technical reading directly to real-world projects. Cooperative education opportunities and industry partnerships
give qualifying students the chance to gain off-campus work experience before graduation.
Program Length
Blue Hills Regional Technical School programs follow a four-year high school technical education pathway.
Students graduate with extensive hands-on training hours, industry exposure, and eligibility for entry-level employment or apprenticeship placement.
Program Requirements
- Admission through the Blue Hills Regional Technical School application process
- Completion of middle school academic prerequisites
- Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Commitment to hands-on learning and trade safety standards
Cost & Career Outlook
Based on publicly reported data for Blue Hills Regional Technical School (Canton, MA) — U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Program Type: Trade or Technical Training
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Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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About this data: Tuition and earnings are averages from federal College Scorecard data for comparable programs at Blue Hills Regional Technical School. Actual costs may vary by program length, residency, and supplies. Earnings reflect median salaries ten years after entering the institution. This helps estimate how quickly your training can pay off in real-world wages.
Step-by-Step Career Guides
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