Career Classroom: N.J. employers recognized for strengthening career and technical education
Employers across the state were recognized recently by New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools for making valuable contributions to career and technical education. Each school district chose its Business Partner of the Year, an annual...
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: Camden County Technical Schools’ new program trains students in manufacturing technologies
Hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs exist in New Jersey, but according to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, the average manufacturing employee is 47 years or older. To drive that number down and...
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: 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...
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...
Career Classroom: Schools, employers work together to attract more females to traditionally male-dominated careers
Savvy employers are doing more than accepting and recruiting women into roles that some would consider nontraditional, such as automotive technology and construction trades. Many are also actively building education and training paths for...
Career Classroom: New heavy equipment operator program is example of ‘win-win’ situation for students,...
Thomas Eosso has been a paving contractor in Ocean County for more than 30 years, but the past five years have been difficult.Â
It’s not that he doesn’t have jobs lined up — there’s plenty...
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...
Career Classroom: Adult LPN program at Cape Tech helps students change careers amid pandemic
Diane McElwee always wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Cape May County Technical High School, she attended Camden County College while working as a receptionist in a dentist’s office to make money...