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For Students and Parents
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
About Career & Technical Education
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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CTE Success Story: Navy Computer Engineer says Middlesex County Magnet Schools gave her a safe space to develop personally and professionally
While Kipsy Quevada was a student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technologies program at the Edison Academy, part of Middlesex County Magnet Schools, she completed college-level exams and projects, juggled multiple impending deadlines, and was expected to contribute high-quality work. She is grateful for her education because it prepared her to succeed in similar college and career environments, including in her current role with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Lakehurst.
CTE Success Story: Father and son use their education from Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools to operate thriving auto body business
Ghaleb “John” Mechmech and his son, Wasef, both graduates of Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS), own and operate the successful Dynasty Auto Body, Inc. in Paterson. The father-son duo credit their career-focused education for giving them a strong foundation from which to grow their business.
CTE Success Story: Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s carpentry program launches graduate into a successful career spanning more than four decades
Hank Longo, of Old Bridge, graduated from Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s (OCVTS) apprentice carpentry career program in 1978. His successful construction career has spanned more than four decades, and he credits his education at OCVTS for getting it started.