U.S. Education Secretary Tours Connecticut Schools

Linda McMahon visits technical institute and Yale University to discuss workforce development

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:33pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a graduation cap icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the Secretary of Education's focus on aligning higher education with workforce development.The U.S. Secretary of Education's tour aims to connect higher education with workforce needs across the country.New Haven Today

United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Connecticut on Thursday as part of her 'Returning Education to the States Tour.' McMahon toured the Lincoln Technical Institute in Shelton, observing nursing, HVAC, and electrical programs, and also traveled to Yale University for a campus tour and discussion on higher education and workforce development.

Why it matters

As the head of the U.S. Department of Education, McMahon's tour aims to gather insights from educators, parents, and community leaders across the country to identify best practices that can be shared nationwide. Her visit to Connecticut highlights the state's focus on technical and vocational training to prepare students for in-demand careers.

The details

At the Lincoln Technical Institute, McMahon observed hands-on training programs in healthcare and skilled trades. She then went to Yale University for a campus tour and discussion on higher education's role in workforce development.

  • McMahon visited Connecticut on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Linda McMahon

The United States Secretary of Education, who is touring all 50 states to gather insights on effective educational practices.

Lincoln Technical Institute

A vocational school in Shelton, Connecticut that offers training programs in healthcare and skilled trades.

Yale University

A prestigious private university in New Haven, Connecticut that McMahon visited to discuss higher education and workforce development.

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What they’re saying

“'It was wonderful to be in my home state of Connecticut today to highlight a core educational priority central to student success and our nation's future prosperity: ensuring that higher education equips students with the skills to succeed in the workforce.'”

— Linda McMahon, U.S. Secretary of Education

The takeaway

McMahon's tour of Connecticut schools underscores the Department of Education's focus on aligning higher education with workforce needs, particularly through hands-on technical and vocational training programs that can prepare students for in-demand careers.