by Allyson Roberts | Mar 12, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Nicholas Heuner had an interest in welding when he enrolled in Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools, but that interest quickly turned into a passion and now, a profession. When Heuner graduated in 2023, he had the skills and experiences to step right into...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
