CTE Success Story: Hudson County Schools of Technology alumna Julietta Vogt developed skills in school’s Dance program that she applies daily

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 27, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Working in public administration for Hudson County requires a specific skill set, something Julietta Vogt developed while studying in the Dance program at Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST). Although her current role as deputy chief of staff to the county...

CTE Success Story: Dentist Bushra Ali credits Passaic County Technical-Vocational School for putting her on the path to success

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 26, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Bushra Ali is enjoying a fulfilling career as a dentist for the National Health Service Corps in beautiful Palm Beach County, Florida. She credits Passaic County Technical-Vocational School (PCTVS) for putting her on the path to success. Ali, originally from Haledon,...

CTE Success Story: Musician Gage Kroljic’s experience at Camden County Technical Schools put him on a path leading to the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 23, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Before entering Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS), Gage Kroljic’s musical experience consisted of playing the drum set and snare drum. By the time he graduated from the Music Academy at CCTS in 2015, Kroljic, a Blackwood native, expanded his percussion knowledge,...

CTE Success Story: Cape Tech’s Aubrianna Borger found her passion for helping others as a pharmacist

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 21, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools

Aubrianna Borger, of Dennis Township, became a licensed pharmacist in August shortly after graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University’s Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. She passed both board exams, the NAPLEX and MPJE, on the first try and...

CTE Success Story: Atlantic County Institute of Technology graduate praises his Automotive Technology education for opening him up to career options

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 20, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Sean Keys loves his work in well drilling and boring for Craig’s Well Drilling, and says his education at Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) helped him discover his career passion. Keys said the Automotive Technology program at ACIT provided him with...

CTE Success Story: Dr. Kennedy Chukwuocha helps athletes reach their full potential, just as Burlington County Institute of Technology did for him

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 16, 2024 | Career and Technical Education

Even before he could drive, Kennedy Chukwuocha knew he wanted to work in sports medicine. So, the aspiring health provider chose to study Sports Medicine at Burlington County Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) Medford Campus – a decision that greatly impacted his...

CTE Success Story: Ocean County Vocational Technical School Alumna Payton Klein embarks on a new and magical culinary adventure

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 14, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements

Payton Klein may have wished upon a star, but it is her work ethic and education that is making her dreams come true. Klein has been accepted into the Disney Culinary Program, a six-month internship where she will gain on-the-job experience working in the Disney parks...

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,...