CTE Success Story: Graduates from Mercer County Technical Schools operate successful auto body business together

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 20, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Career success and wedded bliss were in the future for Angel and Ashley Bodon, who met while attending Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS). Both 2004 MCTS graduates, Ashley studied in the Cosmetology program while Angel attended the Autobody Collision and Repair...

CTE Success Story: Cape May County Technical School graduate credits his hands-on education for preparing him to succeed in the workforce

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 19, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Vincent Travascio enjoys working in Building Automation, a specialty within the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) field. Employed by Trane Heating & Air Conditioning, he applies his skills at different job sites, including his alma mater, Cape May...

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: Professional dancer who performs worldwide gained career confidence first on the stage at Gloucester County Institute of Technology

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 14, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Caitlyn Casson is a yoga teacher, professional dancer, certified functional strength coach and a positive psychology facilitator living in New York City. She loves her work and has a passion for mindfulness and movement. On her path to discovering career happiness,...

CTE Success Story: Navy Computer Engineer says Middlesex County Magnet Schools gave her a safe space to develop personally and professionally

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 12, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

While Kipsy Quevada was a student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technologies program at the Edison Academy, part of Middlesex County Magnet Schools, she completed college-level exams and projects, juggled multiple impending deadlines, and was expected to...

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: Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s carpentry program launches graduate into a successful career spanning more than four decades

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 7, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools

Hank Longo, of Old Bridge, graduated from Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s (OCVTS) apprentice carpentry career program in 1978. His successful construction career has spanned more than four decades, and he credits his education at OCVTS for getting it...

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...