by Career Tech | Jan 5, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools
While the labor shortage has made headlines both locally and nationwide in recent months, many New Jerseyans have been seizing the opportunity to invest in career development opportunities in order to attain new credentials or change career paths. In the wake of the...
by Career Tech | Dec 22, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Atlantic County Institute of Technology’s Business Partner of the Year is the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) and its president, Lauren Moore. Moore has involved businesses and educational institutions in a very intentional strategy to build a stronger...
by Career Tech | Oct 25, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement
Events of the past year and a half — from the pandemic to the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida — have shown the continued importance of utility workers. Their dedication and commitment during these times are shining examples of what New Jersey is all about. That is...
by Career Tech | Aug 25, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Last fall, Ocean County Vocational Technical School launched a two-year heavy equipment operator program for high school students. Only the second program of its kind in the state, the enthusiastic response from industry partners validated the need for this focused...
by Career Tech | Feb 8, 2021 | Career Programs, Schools
Read this article as it originally appeared on Feb. 8, 2021 in ROI-NJ. Diane McElwee always wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Cape May County Technical High School, she attended Camden County College while working as a receptionist in a dentist’s office to...