Career Classroom: Experienced professionals can help align career programs with real world
Fabrication Manager Josh Grossman was young when he first started working for Northeast Precast, but he found no shortage of experienced mentors willing to help train and guide him. Their investment in him paid...
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...
Sky’s the limit: Atlantic County students study aviation and aerospace as high schoolers, putting...
Opportunities in aviation are broad, extending well beyond flying planes. Atlantic County Institute of Technology has relied on partnerships to ensure county youth are aware of these opportunities — especially those right in their...
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: Atlantic County Institute of Technology students get real-world experience through internships at...
Jah Xavier Delgado sits in front of his laptop computer in the media center at Atlantic County Institute of Technology staring intently into his screen.
But he’s not checking his social media accounts, or watching...
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...
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: 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: 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: 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...
