by Allyson Roberts | Mar 1, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, an ideal time to brighten the spotlight on the state’s career-focused education. But to fully capture the modern experience at NJ county vocational-technical schools, we need quite a big spotlight. The depth and...
by Allyson Roberts | Feb 24, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Christian Rios always liked to cook. As a five-year-old, he made breakfast for his parents, resulting in a meal that was more oil than eggs. But his parents made gentle suggestions and encouraged him to try again. His innate love for cooking and some life experiences...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 26, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Uncategorized
Employers across the state were recognized recently by New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools for making valuable contributions to career and technical education. Each school district chose a Business Partner of the Year, an annual award that highlights a...
by Allyson Roberts | Jan 12, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
Stelton Cabinet & Supply Co. out of Piscataway initially connected with Middlesex County Magnet Schools to begin building an employee pipeline. Today, many of the same entry-level carpenters the company hired straight out of the high school are now the mentors,...
by Career Tech | Feb 21, 2022 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
Bill Evans is grateful for all that he learned at Middlesex County Vocational Technical Schools (MCVTS), so much so that he now teaches there. He leads the same HVAC Technology (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) program from which he graduated in 2011....