by Allyson Roberts | Jun 29, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Featured News, Student Achievements
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools had another record-setting year for the number of graduates who earned an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma: 250. That figure represents a sizable jump from last year’s total of 216 and is...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 21, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News
The New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) recently received a Distinguished Leadership Award from Rutgers University’s John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. NJCCVTS was specifically honored for outstanding service in training...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 19, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Through the generosity of Investors Bank as a Division of Citizens Bank, Amazon, PSEG, AT&T, SHI International Corporation, South Jersey Industries and NJM Insurance Group, the NJAC Foundation awarded a total of $89,750 in scholarships this year to deserving...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 13, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Across New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools, students offer their communities a wide range of services, from cosmetology and catering to auto repair and child care. The students’ enthusiasm and commitment to quality has led to high customer satisfaction...
by Allyson Roberts | May 16, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News
A Princeton University-led collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics — the branch of science that includes lasers, optical fibers and cutting-edge light-based innovations — has been awarded a development grant from the National...
by Allyson Roberts | May 1, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
May 1 is the deadline many students are facing to accept their college of choice but more and more students are opting for an education alternative or an apprenticeship. View this story as it appeared April 29, 2023 on Good Morning America.
by Allyson Roberts | Apr 28, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
New Jersey has earned the designation “Hollywood East” with a growing number of location shoots, studios and sound stages. That growth now includes an investment of more than $850 million by Netflix to create one of the largest production facilities in the world —...
by Allyson Roberts | Apr 28, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Employer Engagement
In an effort to help STEM students across the state, AT&T recently announced that it has awarded the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation $10,500 — to be used by county vocational-technical school graduates who plan on studying technology and...
by Allyson Roberts | Apr 19, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
A new Bergen County career and technical school will open to students in 2025 with the help of a state grant. The county on Tuesday held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the school, which will be built behind the Bergen County Technical Schools Paramus campus...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 28, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Eric M. Krise understands the significance of early career training programs, as owner of Salem County-based Eric M. Krise Electrical Contractor LLC. The success of his business depends on employing skilled workers who can provide electrical, plumbing, heating and...
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