by Allyson Roberts | Mar 12, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Nicholas Heuner had an interest in welding when he enrolled in Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools, but that interest quickly turned into a passion and now, a profession. When Heuner graduated in 2023, he had the skills and experiences to step right into...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 7, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Megan Bock said attending the Bergen County Academies taught her how to think critically, be creative and not shy away from difficult problems. “These are all cardinal principles of my career today,” said Bock, a systems engineer for NASA. Bock explained that systems...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 6, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Natalie Borbone loves waking up and going to work each day. She is the owner of Emerald Sky Hair Studio in Tinton Falls and is a Cosmetology educator. In both roles, she gains energy and enthusiasm out of interacting with and helping others. Borbone said the education...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 5, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Julia Marie Cassidy has worked on her family farm, Salem Oak Vineyards, since she was 7. Today, she is the COO of the operation and contributes as a winemaker and viticulturist. A mix of hands-on experience and advanced scientific knowledge helped her gain increased...
by Allyson Roberts | Mar 4, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools
Nicholas Heuner had an interest in welding when he enrolled in Somerset County Vocational and Technical Schools (SCVTS), but that interest quickly turned into a passion. He said hands-on learning opportunities provided by the school’s Welding program gave him a strong...
