by Allyson Roberts | Apr 21, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
New Jersey SkillsUSA are contests held across the state to enable ambitious career-focused high school students to showcase their technical skills. They are also a win for employers who recognize the unique opportunity to connect with the top future talent for their...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 9, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
As a business owner, Kevin Madden knows the challenges of finding skilled workers. As a graduate of a county vocational-technical high school, he recognizes where to find them. “One of the most valuable portions of a vocational-technical school program is the ability...
by Anne Nicolas | Mar 8, 2022 | Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools, Student Achievements
Hunterdon County Polytech automotive technology students Ethan Walker and Christopher Colasurdo, both of Milford, entered theGreater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association’s (GLVADA) annual Auto-Tech Competition for high schoolers as the only juniors; theydrove away...
by Career Tech | Feb 28, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
After graduating from Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) in 2014, Liana Ramos pursued a culinary career. She had the advantage of a focused high school education, which gave her time in the kitchen to become experienced and confident in a high-pressure setting....
by Career Tech | Feb 25, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
Devin Conahay graduated from Morris County Vocational School District in 2019 after four years of studying the plumbing and pipefitting trade. The district’s program exposes students to the essential concepts and principles of plumbing, pipefitting, and heating in...
by Career Tech | Feb 24, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
Jose Dominguez graduated from the Essex County Schools of Technology (ECST) Web Design Academy in 2015 with a dual focus in web development/telecommunications and computer repair. He also was a member of the district’s Robotics Club. “My experience at ECST really...
