by Allyson Roberts | Apr 2, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
March is STEM Month in New Jersey, a focused time to highlight the state’s accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, math and innovation. Efforts this month further position New Jersey as a leader in STEM, with the goal to expand opportunities in these...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 7, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Kim Harvey did not enroll in Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC) with intent to study welding. But, after becoming acquainted with the field, she was hooked. “This path was not something I had ever thought of until CCTEC,” Harvey said. Once she was...
by Allyson Roberts | Dec 20, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office supports students enrolled in the Cumberland County Technical Education Center’s (CCTEC) Law Enforcement program. In addition to sharing knowledge and offering opportunities to these students to learn more about law and...
by Allyson Roberts | Dec 4, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
As alumni of the county vocational-technical schools where they are now employed, David Nash and Anthony Bermudez are uniquely suited for their roles as work-based learning coordinators. Their enthusiasm is fueled by their understanding of the benefits to both...
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...