by Allyson Roberts | Feb 25, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) has a special place in Andrea Rizzotte’s heart. A 2009 graduate of the school’s Medical Assisting program and a 2014 graduate of the Licensed Practical Nursing program, Rizzotte considers ACIT as an important...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 25, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
The theme of this year’s Career and Technical Education month, “Celebrate Today. Own Tomorrow,” aims to highlight the impact of career-focused programs on students, communities and industries. The theme is more of a call to action among New Jersey’s county...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 24, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Edwin Oyola thoroughly enjoyed his Engineering education at Essex County Schools of Technology (ECST), and he said it led to a career that makes him just as happy – teaching Engineering Robotics to current students at ECST’s Newark Campus. Oyola graduated from...
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...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 20, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Career success and wedded bliss were in the future for Angel and Ashley Bodon, who met while attending Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS). Both 2004 MCTS graduates, Ashley studied in the Cosmetology program while Angel attended the Autobody Collision and Repair...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 19, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Vincent Travascio enjoys working in Building Automation, a specialty within the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) field. Employed by Trane Heating & Air Conditioning, he applies his skills at different job sites, including his alma mater, Cape May...