by Career Tech | Aug 25, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Schools
Last fall, Ocean County Vocational Technical School launched a two-year heavy equipment operator program for high school students. Only the second program of its kind in the state, the enthusiastic response from industry partners validated the need for this focused...
by Career Tech | Aug 2, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools
Read this article as it originally appeared July 30, 2021 in The Press of Atlantic City. Perhaps because it was thoroughly expected, and partly because so many other issues and stories demanded more immediate attention, New Jersey’s recent investment in the workers of...
by Career Tech | May 30, 2021 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools
TRENTON, NJ — May 30, 2021 — Judy Savage, the executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, issued the following statement after the administration of Governor Phil Murphy on Friday recommended projects to be funded under the...
by Career Tech | May 16, 2021 | Schools, Student Achievements
County vocational technical school students throughout New Jersey took home 176 medals, including 65 gold medals in both virtual and in-person competition during the 2021 New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships in April. The SkillsUSA New Jersey Championships feature...
by Career Tech | Feb 8, 2021 | Career Programs, Schools
Read this article as it originally appeared on Feb. 8, 2021 in ROI-NJ. Diane McElwee always wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Cape May County Technical High School, she attended Camden County College while working as a receptionist in a dentist’s office to...