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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
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Recent News
NJ vocational school students win 17 SkillsUSA medals (NJBIZ)
This year, New Jersey county vocational-technical school students earned 17 national SkillsUSA medals, six of them gold. These results are a testament to a high school learning environment that supports students in discovering and pursuing their passions. And they reflect the hard work and dedication of the winners themselves who have taken the tools provided throughout their education to build impressive resumes of work.
Sen. Vin Gopal receives 2026 CTE Leadership Award for ongoing support of career education in New Jersey
Senator Vin Gopal has received the 2026 CTE Leadership Award from the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) in recognition of his ongoing efforts to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) in the state. Over nearly 9 years in office, and as current chair of the Senate Education Committee, Sen. Gopal has taken the time to understand the value of CTE and become a well-informed advocate for county vocational-technical schools
Salem County leader Jack Swain begins term as President of NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools
Jack Swain is the newest president of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS). As superintendent of Salem County Vocational Technical School District, he has spent the last 13 years immersed in career and technical education (CTE) and seeing its value firsthand in each student’s success story.