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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
CTE Spotlight
Recent News
Essex County Schools of Technology Superintendent James Pedersen named County Superintendent of the Year
James Pedersen, Ed.D., has not only worked within Essex County, but throughout the state to build partnerships that strengthen Essex County Schools of Technology. His district provides an option for all county students to pursue a career-focused education. Pedersen’s success in delivering Career and Technical Education (CTE) in an accessible and highly effective model earned him recognition as the 2024 Essex County Superintendent of the Year.
Career Classroom: Corporate contributions total $90K in scholarships to keep career-minded students in the Garden State (ROI-NJ)
Funding from Amazon, AT&T, NJM Insurance Group, PKA Technologies, PSEG, SHI International Corporation, South Jersey Industries (SJI) and VMWARE totaled $90,250 to the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation this year to distribute as scholarships to county vocational-technical school graduates.
New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools honors former Executive Director Judy Savage with CTE Leadership Award
Judy Savage, retired executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS), is this year’s recipient of the Career and Technical Education Leadership Award.