by Allyson Roberts | Mar 6, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Natalie Borbone loves waking up and going to work each day. She is the owner of Emerald Sky Hair Studio in Tinton Falls and is a Cosmetology educator. In both roles, she gains energy and enthusiasm out of interacting with and helping others. Borbone said the education...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 25, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
The theme of this year’s Career and Technical Education month, “Celebrate Today. Own Tomorrow,” aims to highlight the impact of career-focused programs on students, communities and industries. The theme is more of a call to action among New Jersey’s county...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 20, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Career success and wedded bliss were in the future for Angel and Ashley Bodon, who met while attending Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS). Both 2004 MCTS graduates, Ashley studied in the Cosmetology program while Angel attended the Autobody Collision and Repair...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 21, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Swagger & Blade, with locations in Ocean Township and Asbury Park, has developed an impactful relationship with Monmouth County Vocational School District’s (MCVSD) Adult Education Cosmetology Program over the past five years. Shane Bruno, owner of the barbershop,...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 6, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Melinda Coates carefully snips and styles her customers’ hair to perfection, giving them a boost of confidence before they head out the door. Coates is thrilled when her customers are happy, and even more so now that they walk away showing off a final product that is...
