Vocational-Technical

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...

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...

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...

Mercer County Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. Certificates of proficiency in the industry are highly attractive to employers who implement team-oriented design, production quality...

Successful professionals in technology, trade, medical and a host of other industries are finding fulfilling second careers in a place they probably never expected to revisit — the high school classroom. New Jersey’s “alternate route”...

Manufacturers across the state are looking to fill high-paying jobs in their high-growth industry. Those in South Jersey are increasingly optimistic that help is on the way to build their workforce. Gloucester County Institute of...

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...

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...

Employers looking to create a pipeline of qualified candidates, and students looking to pursue a career-focused education to fill that pipeline, just got a boost from another state investment in career and technical education.  Six...

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...