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The MCTS Experience podcast welcomes NJCCVTS’ Jackie Burke for CTE Month

March 20, 2024

NJCCVTS Executive Director Jackie Burke is interviewed for the MCTS podcast During Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Mercer County Technical Schools’ podcast, The MCTS Experience, featured an interview with New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS) Executive Director Jackie Burke. Listen to Burke provide an overview of the Council’s role to support New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools. She also highlights recent stats to provide an overview of the CTE experience offered by the schools and the impact of a career-focused education on students’ college and career achievements. Check out the interview!

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