by Allyson Roberts | Jun 15, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Trenton, N.J. – A record-setting 367 students set to graduate this month from New Jersey’s county vocational-technical high schools have already earned an associate degree. This year’s total increased over last year’s by 30 associate degree recipients,...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 19, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Eric Ortiz spent his high school years in the Auto Technology program at Newark Tech, part of Essex County Schools of Technology, soaking up every bit of hands-on instruction and mentorship offered. He developed the technical skills and work ethic needed to enter the...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 26, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Each of New Jersey’s 21 county vocational-technical school districts recognized an outstanding partner from industry for contributions made in 2025. The annual Business Partner of the Year honor highlights businesses and professionals for elevating career and...
by Allyson Roberts | Dec 11, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Essex County Schools of Technology celebrates Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Paramus, as its 2025 Business Partner of the Year. Hackensack Meridian Health has been an invaluable partner to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at Essex County Newark...
by Allyson Roberts | Oct 24, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Uncategorized
Class Act with Chris Wragge returned for our fourth season Friday morning, live from Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey. Gone are the old stereotypes of vocational and technical schools. This hotbed of higher learning draws on the best of the county’s 22...
