CTE Success Story: Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s carpentry program launches graduate into a successful career spanning more than four decades

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 7, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

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...

CTE Success Story: Hudson County Schools of Technology graduate uses education to create creative and innovative designs for DMR Architects

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 5, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Nikole Marin, of North Bergen, takes pride in her work as a designer for DMR Architects in Hasbrouck Heights. Marin says she feels a great sense of accomplishment when she designs projects for educational settings and sees them come to life to give students places to...

CTE Success Story: Warren County Technical School graduate credits his Construction Technology education for giving him all the tools to succeed

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 4, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Carpenter James Lukashonak, of Phillipsburg, uses his skills to transform construction job sites into beautiful buildings. He can be found diligently working on a project until it is complete; not even the wind, rain, snow, nor heat can deter him from his passion....

CTE Success Story: Dr. Yaritza Santana builds on Camden County Technical Schools education and experiences to pursue career caring for others

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 3, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Salutatorian of Camden County Technical Schools’ Class of 2013, Yaritza Santana continued on a trajectory of academic success. Today, she is a board-certified medical doctor specializing in Pediatrics and provides access to care for all children, regardless of their...

Hunterdon County Vocational School District honors Adrianna Ruggieri as this year’s successful graduate 

by Allyson Roberts | Apr 4, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Adrianna Ruggieri returned two years ago to her alma mater, Hunterdon County Vocational School District (HCVSD), to teach in the Animal Science program where she was once a student. In just a short time, she has made an impact through her knowledge and enthusiasm,...