by Allyson Roberts | Feb 24, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Christian Rios always liked to cook. As a five-year-old, he made breakfast for his parents, resulting in a meal that was more oil than eggs. But his parents made gentle suggestions and encouraged him to try again. His innate love for cooking and some life experiences...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 23, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Early in high school, Adam Vacirca knew that he didn’t want to “just sit behind a desk.” He was a hands-on learner and realized he would have an advantage in a vocational-technical program. He began investigating options at Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS). “I...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 22, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
After graduating in 1987 from the School of Construction Technology at Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS), David Trinidad joined the Carpenters Union Local 124. He went into his career with a head start having participated in the co-op program at...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 17, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Anthony Thavisack, a 2020 graduate of the computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) program at Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT), first became interested in building and design while playing Minecraft, a video game. “Playing Minecraft includes some...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 16, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Eric M. Krise, of Elmer, has built a successful business since graduating in 1998 from the electrical technology program at Salem County Vocational Technical School District (SCVTS). He recently returned to his alma mater to teach in the same program that gave him his...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 15, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Carmen Spiewak, of Sicklerville, knew he wanted to be a plumber at an early age. Once enrolled at Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS), his interest grew. As a senior, Spiewak secured an internship. He also gained additional hands-on experiences by participating...
