Union County Vocational-Technical Schools names Cranford Conoco and Centennial Avenue Service Center as 2023 Business Partner of the Year

by Allyson Roberts | Jan 2, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools

For more than 17 years, Kurt Petschow, Jr., owner of Cranford Conoco and Centennial Avenue Service Center, has shared his passion for the automotive industry with Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS) students. He has mentored, employed and advanced more...

Sheriff’s Department motor pool recognized as Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools’ 2023 Business Partner of the Year

by Allyson Roberts | Dec 13, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Building long-lasting, meaningful partnerships with the community is a priority for Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, so it is no surprise the two have been working together for more than 25 years. The...

Christopher Gioffre of Ray Catena Auto Group recognized for support of Middlesex County’s Automotive Technology students

by Allyson Roberts | Dec 6, 2023 | Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Christopher Gioffre, service director at Ray Catena Auto Group, has been integral in hiring Automotive Technology students from Middlesex County Magnet Schools for work-based learning. He has helped provide students with valuable experiences working on luxury vehicles...

Career Classroom: Looking to grow? Invest in young talent through work-based learning (ROI-NJ)

by Allyson Roberts | Dec 4, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

As alumni of the county vocational-technical schools where they are now employed, David Nash and Anthony Bermudez are uniquely suited for their roles as work-based learning coordinators. Their enthusiasm is fueled by their understanding of the benefits to both...

Sky’s the limit: Atlantic County students study aviation and aerospace as high schoolers, putting them on path to success (ROI-NJ)

by Allyson Roberts | Oct 6, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Opportunities in aviation are broad, extending well beyond flying planes. Atlantic County Institute of Technology has relied on partnerships to ensure county youth are aware of these opportunities — especially those right in their backyard — and how they can pursue...