People of all ages learn in a variety of ways – by reading books, listening to lectures, watching documentaries and pursuing new experiences. We also learn from the examples set by others.
The honorees listed in the NJBIZ Education Power 50 excel at providing all of those tools. This year, the Education Power 50 pays particular homage to those who not only provide traditional lessons through time-tested methods, but also, through their work, provide sterling examples for all of us.
NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools Executive Director Jackie Burke is once again featured as an Education Power 50.
The following excerpt about Burke appeared in NJBIZ on Sept. 16, 2024:
Jackie Burke
Burke took the helm of the NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) in 2021, succeeding long-time Executive Director Judy Savage. The organization represents the 21 New Jersey county vocational-technical school districts. She brings an extensive public policy background to the organization and helped advocate for the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act, which included $275 million in state bond funding to expand county vocational-technical schools. According to the organization, Burke is focused on positioning the NJCCVTS as the hub for communication about New Jersey’s Career and Technical Education. She is regularly quoted as a trusted news source and key voice on these issues. “In partnership with all 21 New Jersey county vocational-technical schools, we aim to educate not just students and their families, but audiences across the state, about the realities of modern-day career and technical education,” Burke said earlier this year when the NJCCVTS released a fact sheet highlighting the value of CTE across the state’s county vocational-technical school districts. “Career-focused programs are for students who want to begin working toward their college and career goals to get a head start on preparing for successful futures. These programs help keep students engaged and focused on reaching those goals.”
