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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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...
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: 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: 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...
