Hudson County Community College’s welding program receives $50K from heavy metal band Metallica
One of the world’s most famous heavy metal bands is providing scholarships to a group of Hudson County Community College students to enhance their careers and support their technical education.
As the band continues to...
Career Classroom: Work-based learning helps employers — and students
The countdown is on for the start of school. Parents and students are no doubt aware of the timeline, but employers across the state are becoming increasingly attuned to it, as well. Many are...
‘Face of manufacturing in New Jersey’ honored with CTE Leadership Award
The New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools recently presented John Kennedy with the 2023 Career and Technical Education Leadership Award in recognition of his tireless efforts to strengthen the state’s manufacturing industry.
Following 11...
Career Classroom: County vocational-technical students apply skills to make difference, produce cool products
Centered above the majestic entrance of City Hall in Jersey City is a brand-new, 4-foot light fixture specially designed to fit the aesthetics of the 126-year-old building. The fixture itself is impressive and complements...
Career Classroom: Vo-tech high school graduates set record with 250 associate degrees earned
Again this year, New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools have set a record for the number of graduates who earned an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma: 250. That figure...
Career Classroom: Vo-tech students benefit from offering professional services to community
Across New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools, students offer their communities a wide range of services, from cosmetology and catering to auto repair and child care. The students’ enthusiasm and commitment to quality has led...
AT&T contributes $10,500 to scholarship fund for top STEM graduates at vo-techs in all...
In an effort to help STEM students across the state, AT&T recently announced that it has awarded the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation $10,500 — to be used by county vocational-technical school graduates...
Career Classroom: County vocational-technical schools help students break into N.J.’s booming TV and film...
New Jersey has earned the designation “Hollywood East” with a growing number of location shoots, studios and sound stages. That growth now includes an investment of more than $850 million by Netflix to create...
Career Classroom: Alumni of county vocational-technical schools tie career success to time in high...
Eric M. Krise understands the significance of early career training programs, as owner of Salem County-based Eric M. Krise Electrical Contractor LLC. The success of his business depends on employing skilled workers who can...
Career Classroom: Celebrating CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education Month, an ideal time to brighten the spotlight on the state’s career-focused education. But, to fully capture the modern experience at New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools, we need...
