CTE Success Story: Megan Bock uses her engineering education to launch NASA career

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 7, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Megan Bock said attending the Bergen County Academies taught her how to think critically, be creative and not shy away from difficult problems. “These are all cardinal principles of my career today,” said Bock, a systems engineer for NASA. Bock explained that systems...

CTE Success Story: Salem Tech Alumna has the perfect blend of experience and education to produce reputable wine on family farm

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 5, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Julia Marie Cassidy has worked on her family farm, Salem Oak Vineyards, since she was 7. Today, she is the COO of the operation and contributes as a winemaker and viticulturist. A mix of hands-on experience and advanced scientific knowledge helped her gain increased...

Shaping the future of career and technical education (The Simply Dynamic Podcast)

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 5, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) Executive Director Jackie Burke appeared on the Simply Dynamic podcast to discuss career and technical education (CTE) offered across the state’s county-based schools. Her appearance during CTE...

​​CTE Success Story: Hunterdon Polytech Alumnus Garret Delbeni credits Graphic Design program for preparing him – and his work – to get noticed

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 28, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

If a vacation is in your future, you may choose your lodging largely because Hunterdon County Polytech alumnus Garret Delbeni made it stand out. A 2019 graduate of Polytech’s Graphic Design program, Delbeni has quickly proven himself both professionally and...

CTE Success Story: Professional dancer’s education at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools was pivotal to her worldwide career success

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...

CTE Success Story: Cumberland County Technical Education Center gives Construction Trades graduate the tools to build a successful carpentry career

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 18, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

At 18 years old, Cody Smith accomplished his first career goal – to be accepted into the Union Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 255, and pursue an apprenticeship. Now he is fully engaged and enjoying the apprenticeship. He credits his education at Cumberland County...