Career Classroom: Corporate contributions total $90K in scholarships to keep career-minded students in the...
Funding from Amazon, AT&T, NJM Insurance Group, PKA Technologies, Public Service Enterprise Group, SHI International Corp., South Jersey Industries and VMware totaled $90,250 to the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation this year to...
Career Classroom: County vocational-technical schools empower students through meaningful projects for New Jersey’s marine...
During her junior year of high school, Katie Ackerman sometimes ran out of class to snap a few photos of seals on the nearby Sandy Hook beaches. She knew they only came to shore...
Centenary University at Ideal Institute expands college opportunities for vocational students in South Jersey
Centenary University's newest work-based college program is providing opportunities through a partnership with Ideal Institute of Technology.
The Hackettstown-based institution recently launched classes onsite at Ideal Institute’s Pleasantville location. The partnership offers a clear pathway...
Career Classroom: Annual culinary competition helps inspire next generation of state’s restaurant and hospitality...
French onion braised short rib, smoked corn and lobster chowder and ricotta gnocchi with mushroom and basil pesto are not from the menu of a high-end restaurant, but the creations of culinary students from...
Career Classroom: Vocational education benefits all students, employers
As National College Decision Day approaches, the rising cost of college has led to an increased focus on alternate pathways for students. This has long been a goal of the New Jersey Council of...
Career Classroom: Vo-tech students among Governor’s STEM Scholars focused on future discoveries, innovation
March is STEM Month in New Jersey, a focused time to highlight the state’s accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, math and innovation. Efforts this month further position New Jersey as a leader in STEM,...
Career Classroom: Accomplishments of county vo-tech grads validate CTE experience
To mark Career and Technical Education Month this February, the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools released a fact sheet highlighting the value of career and technical education across the state’s 21 county...
Essex County Vocational Technical Schools is 1 of 19 in country to get Perkins...
The Essex County Vocational Technical Schools received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Perkins Innovation and Modernization, Career Connected High Schools grant program.
And, while million-dollar grants seemingly are thrown around...
Career Classroom: County vocational-technical schools celebrate industry teamwork with end-of-year honors
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools have each named a 2023 Business Partner of the Year to highlight a company or professional helping to prepare a new generation for the workforce. Such partners are critical...
Career Classroom: Looking to grow? Invest in young talent through work-based learning
As alumni of the county vocational-technical schools where they are now employed, David Nash and Anthony Bermudez are uniquely suited for their roles as work-based learning coordinators. Their enthusiasm is fueled by their understanding...