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...

CTE Success Story: Father and son use their education from Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools to operate thriving auto body business

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 11, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Ghaleb “John” Mechmech and his son, Wasef, both graduates of Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS), own and operate the successful Dynasty Auto Body, Inc. in Paterson. The father-son duo credit their career-focused education for giving them a strong...

CTE Success Story: Hudson County Schools of Technology graduate uses education to create creative and innovative designs for DMR Architects

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

Nikole Marin, of North Bergen, takes pride in her work as a designer for DMR Architects in Hasbrouck Heights. Marin says she feels a great sense of accomplishment when she designs projects for educational settings and sees them come to life to give students places to...

CTE Success Story: Warren County Technical School graduate credits his Construction Technology education for giving him all the tools to succeed

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 4, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Carpenter James Lukashonak, of Phillipsburg, uses his skills to transform construction job sites into beautiful buildings. He can be found diligently working on a project until it is complete; not even the wind, rain, snow, nor heat can deter him from his passion....

CTE Success Story: Dr. Yaritza Santana builds on Camden County Technical Schools education and experiences to pursue career caring for others

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 3, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Salutatorian of Camden County Technical Schools’ Class of 2013, Yaritza Santana continued on a trajectory of academic success. Today, she is a board-certified medical doctor specializing in Pediatrics and provides access to care for all children, regardless of their...