CTE Success Story: Sussex Tech start helps Kevin Garrity make history as the youngest police officer in his hometown force

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 12, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Kevin Garrity is the youngest Byram Township Police Officer in the history of the town. The 19-year-old had an early introduction to the profession at Sussex County Technical School, where he studied Law & Public Safety and participated in the Jump Start program...

CTE Success Story: Photojournalist and video editor Katie Keenan credits Warren County Technical School education for career success

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 9, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Katie Keenan, of Hackettstown, recently earned her proudest professional accomplishment – she accepted a position as a photojournalist and video editor for WFMZ-TV 69 News. Kennan is excited to begin her career journey and credits the education she received at Warren...

CTE Success Story: Auto repair business owner Jerry McNee was driven to succeed by Middlesex County Magnet Schools education

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 7, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Jerry McNee’s business, Ultimate Collision Repair in Edison, has about 100 vehicles ranging from family compacts to high-end collector cars awaiting repairs. Recently, a Maserati and Lotus were on the floor, while a $800,000 electric Ferrari was parked out front,...

CTE Success Story: Bergen County Technical Schools Alumnus Billy Torres enjoys building apps with worldwide impact

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 5, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Software Engineer Billy Torres, of Garfield, delights in building applications that bring value and joy to millions of people worldwide. He has worked for several companies, including Google, Airbnb and TikTok, and is now embracing his latest challenge at Citadel....

CTE Success Story: Chef Joesph Zazzarino’s perfect recipe for career success began at Monmouth County Vocational School District

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 1, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

With equal parts of hard work and a great education, and a heaping spoonful of determination, Joseph Zazzarino has discovered the perfect recipe for success. Over the last 25 years, Zazzarino’s passion for the restaurant industry has led him to work as a kitchen...

Sheriff’s Department motor pool recognized as Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools’ 2023 Business Partner of the Year

by Allyson Roberts | Dec 13, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Building long-lasting, meaningful partnerships with the community is a priority for Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department, so it is no surprise the two have been working together for more than 25 years. The...