by Allyson Roberts | Jan 27, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Employers across the state were recognized recently by New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools for making valuable contributions to career and technical education. Each school district chose its Business Partner of the Year, an annual award that highlights...
by Allyson Roberts | Dec 21, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Dr. Todd Krell and Westfield Orthopedic Group have been named the 2022 Business Partner of the Year by Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS). Beginning nearly eight years ago, the relationship between UCVTS and Westfield Orthopedic Group has evolved...
by Allyson Roberts | Dec 5, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
In the summer of 2021, Saint Clare’s mobilized more than 20 staff members from across the organization to meet with representatives of Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD). This was the starting point for numerous areas of partnership for full-time...
by Allyson Roberts | Sep 9, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
It appears education for skilled trades is making a comeback among high school students. Vocational schools report they are seeing an uptick in demand. It’s an appealing alternative to the four-year college experience that’s left too many saddled with burdensome debt...
by Allyson Roberts | Aug 5, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement
Government entities, academic institutions and business groups are working together to provide training solutions for the development of a highly skilled workforce. Businesses around the world are facing an employee skills gap. A pre-pandemic McKinsey & Company...
