Career Classroom: Work-based learning helps employers — and students (ROI-NJ)

by Allyson Roberts | Aug 29, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

The countdown is on for the start of school. Parents and students are no doubt aware of the timeline, but employers across the state are becoming increasingly attuned to it, as well. Many are eager to once again welcome students from New Jersey’s county...

NJAC Foundation awards nearly $90,000 in scholarships to county vocational-technical high school graduates remaining in the Garden State

by Allyson Roberts | Jun 19, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Through the generosity of Investors Bank as a Division of Citizens Bank, Amazon, PSEG, AT&T, SHI International Corporation, South Jersey Industries and NJM Insurance Group, the NJAC Foundation awarded a total of $89,750 in scholarships this year to deserving...

Career Classroom: Alumni of county vocational-technical schools tie career success to time in high school (ROI-NJ)

by Allyson Roberts | Mar 28, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Eric M. Krise understands the significance of early career training programs, as owner of Salem County-based Eric M. Krise Electrical Contractor LLC. The success of his business depends on employing skilled workers who can provide electrical, plumbing, heating and...

CTE Success Story: Sreedevi Madappalli learned about herself and health care career options at Morris County’s Academy of Health Care Sciences

by Allyson Roberts | Feb 9, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

Sreedevi Madappalli had broad career interests before high school. She knew she wanted to take care of people, but she also knew many careers would support that interest. She attended the Academy of Health Care Sciences at Morris County Vocational School District...

Could county vo-tech schools help end New Jersey’s teacher shortage? These educators say yes. | Opinion (NJ.com)

by Allyson Roberts | Jan 30, 2023 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements

In a state proud of its top-rated education system, a teacher shortage is cause for immediate action. Many efforts are underway to help address the issue, but our county vocational-technical schools already have teacher preparation programs in place to engage the next...