CTE Success Story: Stock car driver Lavar Scott got a competitive advantage through his Salem County Vocational Technical School education

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 1, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

As a child, Lavar Scott knew he wanted to be a race car driver. He had early exposure to the career with both his mother and brother in racing. Now, his childhood dreams are coming true. Scott, of Carneys Point, is an American professional stock car racing driver who...

CTE Success Story: Aston Martin automotive technician Aiyden Hanlein says Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools gave him the tools to succeed

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 28, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Aiyden Hanlein enjoys his career but says there are extra special perks to working as an automotive technician for a luxury brand like Aston Martin. He is present at launches for new vehicles that are not even on the market yet, and he learns modern technology and...

CTE Success Story: Atlantic County Institute of Technology graduate praises his Automotive Technology education for opening him up to career options

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 20, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Sean Keys loves his work in well drilling and boring for Craig’s Well Drilling, and says his education at Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) helped him discover his career passion. Keys said the Automotive Technology program at ACIT provided him with...

CTE Success Story: Auto repair business owner Jerry McNee was driven to succeed by Middlesex County Magnet Schools education

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 7, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Jerry McNee’s business, Ultimate Collision Repair in Edison, has about 100 vehicles ranging from family compacts to high-end collector cars awaiting repairs. Recently, a Maserati and Lotus were on the floor, while a $800,000 electric Ferrari was parked out front,...

Morris County Vocational School District celebrates Joyce Honda as 2023 Business Partner of the Year

by Allyson Roberts | Jan 10, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools

For over 15 years, Joyce Honda out of Denville has provided invaluable support to Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) with representation on district advisory councils, as a site for students’ work-based learning, and as an employer of graduates. Knowing...