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| William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School |
| Established | 1999 |
| Type | Public vocational high school |
| District | Providence Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 50 Riegelmann Boulevard, Lincoln, Rhode Island |
| Country | United States |
William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School is a public vocational high school located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, serving students in grades 9–12 with career-oriented programs and traditional academics. The school operates within Providence Public Schools and partners with local employers, postsecondary institutions, and state agencies to provide work-based learning and certification opportunities. Davies High integrates technical instruction with college-preparatory coursework and regional collaborations to prepare graduates for immediate employment, apprenticeships, and transfer to colleges and universities.
The school's founding followed local efforts involving Providence Public Schools, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and municipal officials in Lincoln and Providence to expand vocational education capacity across the United States. Early planning engaged stakeholders such as the Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Rhode Island, and the Community College of Rhode Island to align curricula and articulation agreements. Construction and program development received input from regional employers including Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Textron, and funding discussions involved the Rhode Island General Assembly and local school committees. Over time, Davies High has adapted to state initiatives such as the Rhode Island Skills Strategy and national efforts exemplified by partnerships with ApprenticeshipUSA, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, and New Skills for Youth. The school's evolution reflects influences from workforce trends shaped by firms like CVS Health, Hasbro, IKEA, and institutions like Brown University and Providence College.
The campus occupies a site near Lincoln's commercial corridors and municipal facilities, with proximity to Interstate 95 and regional transit stops served by Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. Facilities include specialized shops and labs modeled after industry standards used by partners such as General Motors, Bosch, Siemens, and Johnson Controls. Onsite amenities include a culinary kitchen outfitted similarly to kitchens in establishments like Federal Hill restaurants, a health sciences suite aligned with curricula from Rhode Island Hospital and Kent County Hospital, and an information technology lab configured using technologies from Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and Apple Inc.. Athletic fields and gymnasia accommodate competitions governed by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and host events featuring regional rivals such as Central Falls High School and Hope High School.
Academic programming follows state graduation requirements administered by the Rhode Island Department of Education and incorporates coursework that facilitates matriculation to colleges including Brown University, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University, and the Community College of Rhode Island. Core instruction is supported by partnerships with subject-matter organizations such as the National Academy Foundation, the Project Lead The Way, and the College Board for Advanced Placement alignment. Students may pursue dual enrollment with institutions like the University of Rhode Island and the Community College of Rhode Island, and pursue credentials recognized by external certifiers including OSHA, CompTIA, and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Instructional strategies draw on research from entities such as the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Institutes for Research.
Davies High offers multiple CTE pathways aligned with industry sectors represented by employers like Lifespan, Southcoast Health, Aerospace Corporation, and Textron Systems. Pathways include Health Sciences linked to certifications comparable to those from American Heart Association and National Healthcareer Association; Culinary Arts with standards paralleling American Culinary Federation accreditation; Automotive Technology informed by NATEF guidelines; Information Technology with industry-recognized credentials from Cisco and CompTIA; and Manufacturing/Engineering utilizing curricula influenced by Project Lead The Way and Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Work-based learning placements have involved local hospitals such as Rhode Island Hospital and companies like Hasbro, Fisker, Snyder Industries, and Brown & Sharpe.
Student life at Davies High includes participation in clubs and teams that mirror associations such as the SkillsUSA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, and Key Club International. Athletics compete under the Rhode Island Interscholastic League in sports with rivalries involving Central Falls High School, La Salle Academy, and Classical High School. Arts programming and theater productions draw on regional cultural institutions including Trinity Repertory Company, Providence Performing Arts Center, and collaborations with Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Extracurricular opportunities include robotics competitions using frameworks from FIRST Robotics Competition and VEX Robotics Competition, entrepreneurship programs inspired by Junior Achievement USA, and community service coordinated with organizations like United Way of Rhode Island and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island.
Governance falls under the jurisdiction of Providence School Committee and regulatory oversight by the Rhode Island Department of Education, with funding streams influenced by allocations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and federal grants administered through programs associated with the U.S. Department of Education and initiatives like Career and Technical Education (Perkins V). Administrative leadership collaborates with labor partners including AFT Rhode Island and National Education Association affiliates, and engages workforce stakeholders such as the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and regional chambers of commerce like the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
Graduates have entered careers and further study at institutions and employers such as Brown University, University of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University, Community College of Rhode Island, Lifespan, Hasbro, Textron, and local healthcare systems. Alumni involvement includes participation in apprenticeship programs sponsored by Apprenticeship Rhode Island and regional trade unions like the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. The school contributes to community economic development initiatives alongside entities such as Economic Development Corporation of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and nonprofit partners including Habitat for Humanity and Food Bank of Rhode Island.
Category:High schools in Rhode Island