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New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools are the choice for students who want more out of high school. Get a head start on college and careers. Learn more
For Adult Students
Do you need a better-paying job, a new career or a technical certification? New Jersey county vocational-technical schools offer full- and part-time training programs. Learn more
For Employers
New Jersey county vocational-technical schools help employers prepare high school and adult students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Learn more
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Thanks to partnerships with colleges and industry, today’s CTE programs give students the academic and technical skills they need to succeed in all types of careers. Learn more
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Recent News
The future of AI is already being shaped in N.J. classrooms (NJ.com/The Star-Ledger)
The future of AI is already being shaped in N.J. classrooms at Mercer County Technical Schools and Middlesex County Magnet Schools, where students are learning AI and robotics alongside lessons about bias, privacy, equity and ethics. These programs prepare students to responsibly use and create AI and help shape an equitable and ethical AI-powered future.
ACTE Announces New Jersey Assistant Superintendent as National Award Finalist (ACTE)
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced Charles Powell, Assistant Superintendent at Mercer County Technical Schools in Trenton, NJ as the 2027 ACTE Region I Administrator of the Year. This award recognizes administrative career and technical education (CTE) professionals at the school, district, county, state or federal level who have demonstrated leadership in ensuring teacher and student success and have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and effective career and technical education programs.
Cape Tech to add first Coast Guard JROTC Program in New Jersey beginning Fall 2027
New Jersey’s first Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (CGJROTC) is coming to Cape May County Technical High School (Cape Tech). The new four-year program will launch next academic year and offer Cape Tech students a unique opportunity to explore careers in the Coast Guard and maritime industries and develop leadership and citizenship skills critical for any college or career path.