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!
CTE Success Story: Essex County Schools Of Technology Graduate Builds Career As Mercedes-Benz Technician
Eric Ortiz spent his high school years in the Auto Technology program at Newark Tech, part of Essex County Schools of Technology, soaking up every bit of hands-on instruction and mentorship offered. He developed the technical skills and work ethic needed to enter the automotive field immediately after graduation.
