by Career Tech | Dec 22, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Atlantic County Institute of Technology’s Business Partner of the Year is the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) and its president, Lauren Moore. Moore has involved businesses and educational institutions in a very intentional strategy to build a stronger...
by Career Tech | Dec 2, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Successful professionals in technology, trade, medical and a host of other industries are finding fulfilling second careers in a place they probably never expected to revisit — the high school classroom. New Jersey’s “alternate route” to teacher certification provides...
by Career Tech | Oct 25, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement
Events of the past year and a half — from the pandemic to the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida — have shown the continued importance of utility workers. Their dedication and commitment during these times are shining examples of what New Jersey is all about. That is...
by Career Tech | Oct 22, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) awarded 11 students from New Jersey county vocational technical schools with the coveted “National Cyber Scholar” designation following a 48-hour national competition. The vocational-technical students were among 63...
by Career Tech | Oct 1, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools
Read this article as it originally appeared on NJ.com. A $24.7 million project to upgrade Passaic County Technical Institute’s career-readiness chops has taken a critical step forward. Passaic County officials introduced a bond ordinance Tuesday to fund a proposed...
by Career Tech | Sep 23, 2021 | Career and Technical Education
Melanie Willoughby, executive director of the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), has spent the last decade working to expand and enhance career and technical education (CTE) in New Jersey. Her ongoing advocacy made her the clear choice for the 2021 CTE...