by Allyson Roberts | Aug 29, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
At the heart of workforce development is employee development, and that occurs early on in New Jersey across the 21-county vocational-technical school districts. More than 34,000 high school students benefit from career and technical education (CTE) that not only...
by Allyson Roberts | Aug 2, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
In recognition of his tireless efforts to strengthen the state’s manufacturing industry, the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) presented John W. Kennedy, PhD., with the 2023 Career and Technical Education Leadership Award. Kennedy...
by Allyson Roberts | Jul 27, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Centered above the majestic entrance of City Hall in Jersey City is a brand-new, 4-foot light fixture specially designed to fit the aesthetics of the 126-year-old building. The fixture itself is impressive and complements efforts to upgrade the historic building while...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 29, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Featured News, Student Achievements
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools had another record-setting year for the number of graduates who earned an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma: 250. That figure represents a sizable jump from last year’s total of 216 and is...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 21, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News
The New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) recently received a Distinguished Leadership Award from Rutgers University’s John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. NJCCVTS was specifically honored for outstanding service in training...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 19, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Through the generosity of Investors Bank as a Division of Citizens Bank, Amazon, PSEG, AT&T, SHI International Corporation, South Jersey Industries and NJM Insurance Group, the NJAC Foundation awarded a total of $89,750 in scholarships this year to deserving...
