by Allyson Roberts | Feb 17, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Kevin Schmidt, Ed.D., began exploring engineering and technology as a student in the Electronics program at Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS). A 1986 graduate, he credits his career and technical education with giving him a head start to dive into learning about...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 16, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Abby O’Melia, a Bayville native, became interested in photography while enrolled in the Design and Visual Communications program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Through hands-on coursework and real-world assignments, she gained early experience using...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 13, 2026 | Career and Technical Education
Sophia-Marie Roman, a West Deptford native, began building a career in the beauty industry while enrolled at Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT). By the time she graduated from the district’s Cosmetology program in 2017, she had amassed significant...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 12, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Samantha Shane, a Lincoln Park native, developed her passion for education while enrolled in Morris County Vocational School District’s Child Related Careers program, now known as Education and Learning. Through hands-on instruction and early exposure to the field,...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 11, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Joseph Maggiore, a Manalapan native, began exploring his interest in science and medicine as a student at Biotechnology High School (BTHS), part of Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD). Through hands-on learning and exposure to advanced scientific...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 10, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Because of the hands-on training and real-world experiences he received during his education in Bergen County Technical School District’s Cosmetology program, Avelino Cachez, Class of 2020, was able to enter the cosmetology field while still in high school, giving him...
