Passaic County
Technical-Vocational Schools
High School
The Passaic County Technical Institute and STEM Academy offer exceptional career and technical education programs in addition to comprehensive academic high school experiences. The district is a diverse, progressive learning community that promotes educational excellence by challenging students to become knowledgeable, productive, and socially conscious members of a global society through quality educational programs delivered by a highly skilled and dedicated staff in a nurturing environment. Adult learners also have a range of opportunities available through the Adult Career and Continuing Education Program.
District Information
High School Programs
- Advertising Arts and Design
- Applied Engineering
- Audio/Video Production
- Automotive Service and Technology
- Biomedical and Life Sciences
- Building Maintenance
- Carpentry
- Collision Repair
- Computer Science
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Education and Human Services
- Electrical Technology, HVAC, Refrigeration
- Engineering
- Finance
- Global Logistics
- Global Management
- Graphic Arts
- Health & Medical Sciences
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Performing Arts – Dance, Drama/Theater, Instrumental
- Plumbing
- STEM
- Welding
Middle School Program
- Saturday Academies for 7th and 8th graders
For Adults
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools offer a range of educational opportunities to meet the needs of area adult learners. Career-focused education takes place in Passaic County Technical Institute’s fully equipped shops and classrooms. Hands-on learning is supplemented by instruction in theory and principles of the trade. Fully online courses also are available for both career training, as well as personal and professional development. The Adult Career and Continuing Education Program also offers free ESL/Civics classes, as well as High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) preparation and tests.
District Information
Adult Programs
- A+ Certification
- Accounting (Basic) and Quickbooks
- Adult High School Equivalency Exam
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Black Seal Boiler Operator
- Business and Management
- Electrical Trades
- English as a Second Language
- Graphic Design
- HVAC/R
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care)
- Nursing – Licensed Practical Nursing
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Plumbing
- Welding
School Locations
Passaic County Technical Institute
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
STEM Academy
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
News From Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools
Career Classroom: County vocational-technical schools help students break into N.J.’s booming TV and film industry (ROI-NJ)
New Jersey has earned the designation “Hollywood East” with a growing number of location shoots, studios and sound stages. Maximizing these spaces takes skilled employees both in front of and behind the cameras. Luckily, New Jersey has a homegrown talent pipeline fed by county vocational-technical schools.
CTE Success Story: David Trinidad is living his dream of owning a construction business
After graduating from the School of Construction Technology at Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS), David Trinidad joined the Carpenters Union Local 124. After a successful 30-year career as a member of the NJ Carpenters Union, Trinidad decided to take a chance and pursue his dream of owning a business.
County vocational-technical schools name 2022 Business Partners of the Year
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools each chose a Business Partner of the Year, an annual award that highlights a professional, company or organization helping to develop the future workforce.