by Allyson Roberts | Jun 17, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
Taking full advantage of opportunities to earn college credits while in high school, 251 students from across New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools graduated with an associate degree this year in addition to a high school diploma. The students accumulated...
by Allyson Roberts | May 31, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
French onion braised short rib, smoked corn and lobster chowder and ricotta gnocchi with mushroom and basil pesto are not from the menu of a high-end restaurant, but the creations of culinary students from New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools. For 11...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 5, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Marquese Rhoden is excitedly packing his bags and getting ready to go on his first tour with the dance competition Precision Arts as DJ and audio engineer – an opportunity that allows him to further explore his career passion. Since graduating in 2022 from the Donald...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 25, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Essex County Schools of Technology’s (ECST) partnership with Urban Agriculture Cooperative offers students the opportunity to make and sell value-added products in their weekly food boxes. The real-world learning experience helps students in Culinary Arts, Graphic...
by Allyson Roberts | May 1, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
May 1 is the deadline many students are facing to accept their college of choice but more and more students are opting for an education alternative or an apprenticeship. View this story as it appeared April 29, 2023 on Good Morning America.
