by Allyson Roberts | Jan 30, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
In a state proud of its top-rated education system, a teacher shortage is cause for immediate action. Many efforts are underway to help address the issue, but our county vocational-technical schools already have teacher preparation programs in place to engage the next...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 27, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Employers across the state were recognized recently by New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools for making valuable contributions to career and technical education. Each school district chose its Business Partner of the Year, an annual award that highlights...
by Allyson Roberts | Sep 21, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News
Getting an education has never been more important – or more difficult – than right now. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted learning across the spectrum – from primary and secondary schools to institutions of higher education. The combination of increased necessity...
by Allyson Roberts | Sep 9, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
It appears education for skilled trades is making a comeback among high school students. Vocational schools report they are seeing an uptick in demand. It’s an appealing alternative to the four-year college experience that’s left too many saddled with burdensome debt...
by Allyson Roberts | Aug 5, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement
Government entities, academic institutions and business groups are working together to provide training solutions for the development of a highly skilled workforce. Businesses around the world are facing an employee skills gap. A pre-pandemic McKinsey & Company...
