by Allyson Roberts | Jan 22, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Toshiba Nelson, supervisor of Catering Operations for Flik Hospitality Group, said she understood the benefits of partnering with a vocational high school even before securing a relationship between her employer and Essex County Schools of Technology. “As a former...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 21, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Swagger & Blade, with locations in Ocean Township and Asbury Park, has developed an impactful relationship with Monmouth County Vocational School District’s (MCVSD) Adult Education Cosmetology Program over the past five years. Shane Bruno, owner of the barbershop,...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 16, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
For four years, Forza International has helped students in Middlesex County Magnet Schools’ (MCMS) Pre-Engineering and Manufacturing programs build technical skills and industry connections in innovative ways. The company initially partnered with the school to offer...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 14, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
For more than 15 years, Inductotherm Corp., based in Rancocas, has provided Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) students in various trades programs with work-based learning opportunities. Employees at Inductotherm further support students’ career...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 10, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
One year ago, Flik Hospitality, part of the Compass Group, approached Essex County Schools of Technology (ECST) to initiate a work-based learning program at Newark Liberty International Airport for students studying in the Business and Culinary Arts programs. Flik’s...
