by Allyson Roberts | Jul 6, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Aubrey White was told that “just passing” in school was an achievement. She would not accept that goal despite facing the challenges that come with having dyslexia. This year, she is graduating high school from Sussex County Technical School after already earning an...
by Allyson Roberts | Jul 6, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements, Uncategorized
When Jasmine Thach began high school four years ago, she wanted to balance academics and extracurricular activities to pursue her college dreams. By sophomore year, Thach was enrolled in her first college course. She began taking as many as five classes a semester —...
by Allyson Roberts | Apr 28, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
New Jersey middle schoolers can get a jumpstart on their futures this summer. Throughout the state, county vocational-technical schools offer engaging summer camps that encourage youth to begin exploring career options. Such camps offer age-appropriate and meaningful...
by Allyson Roberts | Nov 24, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
A column by Jackie Burke, executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools. As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools are embracing a unique challenge. The schools are...
by Allyson Roberts | Oct 3, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
For more than 100 years, career technical education (CTE) has been a cornerstone of New Jersey’s education system, preparing generations of students for meaningful careers in trades, industry, and emerging professions. What began as a pathway into traditional...
