Camden Student, in the U.S. for just nine years, gets full ride to MIT (TAPinto Camden)

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 31, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

CAMDEN – When 17-year-old Eric Mora Jimenez arrived in the United States in 2016 from his native Dominican Republic, he spoke little English and enrolled in a fourth-grade ESL course in the Camden City School District. Jimenez, who still lives in the city, will...

CTE Success Story: Dancer and Communications Professional says Morris County Vocational School District presented creative opportunities paired with strong academics that set her up for success

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 27, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Kaitlyn Esposito has found success in both communications and dance, and she credits her education at Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) for empowering her with the skills and confidence to move forward in both fields. Esposito, of Pompton Plains, is an...

CTE Success Story: Professional dancer’s education at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools was pivotal to her worldwide career success

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 21, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Devin Loh was “on pointe” when she decided to study dance at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools’ (UCVTS) Academy of Performing Arts. The Fanwood native knew she loved dance, but her education at UCVTS gave her the training, resources and guidance to prepare her...

CTE Success Story: Professional dancer who performs worldwide gained career confidence first on the stage at Gloucester County Institute of Technology

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 14, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Caitlyn Casson is a yoga teacher, professional dancer, certified functional strength coach and a positive psychology facilitator living in New York City. She loves her work and has a passion for mindfulness and movement. On her path to discovering career happiness,...

CTE Success Story: Essex County Schools of Technology’s Marquese Rhoden is DJ and Audio Engineer for nationally recognized dance competition

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 5, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Marquese Rhoden is excitedly packing his bags and getting ready to go on his first tour with the dance competition Precision Arts as DJ and audio engineer – an opportunity that allows him to further explore his career passion. Since graduating in 2022 from the Donald...