Career Tech NJ

06/04/2026

Atlantic County Institute of Technology recently completed construction on an expansion project that received the largest investment from the state through the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act.

The brand-new building will add seats for even more students to prepare for careers in aviation maintenance, culinary science, dental assisting, exercise science, welding and more. Get additional details: https://careertechnj.org/acit-expansion-adds-capacity-for-more-students-building-the-regions-talent-pipeline/

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Bergen County Technical Schools on the opening of Career Innovation High School, made possible by the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act and a funding match from Bergen County. This new school is customized for hands-on learning in Dental Healthcare, Fabrication and Design, and Global Business and Logistics to effectively prepare students for long-term success in fields important for our state's economy.

06/03/2026

In the latest NJBIZSchool Work column, Jacqueline Burke, executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, highlights popular adult and continuing education programs that are in high demand by students who want a focused pathway into a new, promising career.

Learn more about the range of career programs, including apprenticeships, offered by county vocational-technical schools’ adult divisions. Thank you to Morris County Vocational School District and Burlington County Institute of Technology for showcasing some of their most sought-after adult programs:

It’s never too late to change careers or even head back into the workforce after a pause. In fact, New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools make it easy to do so with affordable and flexible career programs geared toward adult students. They also appeal to recent high school graduates wh...

05/13/2026

“I think it’s going to go really well…”
And for Cape May County Technical School District, it did. Congratulations to this year’s Cook-Off champions, who earned the title for the second year in a row and once again took home the People’s Choice Award!
Students from all participating schools deserve recognition for their hard work, creativity and dedication throughout the competition. They served up culinary skills with a side of professionalism.
Bergen County Technical Schools
Camden County Technical Schools
Cape May County Technical School District
Essex County Schools of Technology
Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT)
Hudson County Schools of Technology
Mercer County Technical Schools
Monmouth County Vocational School District
OCVTS
Passaic County Technical Institute
Warren County Technical School
And, thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Cook-Off such a success, including celebrity guest judges!

Matthew Groark
Casey Webb
Chef David Burke
Chef Jeff Fritz
Alexandra Donnadio

05/11/2026

In honor of National Technology Day, we’re highlighting how New Jersey county vocational-technical schools are preparing students for careers in artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies.

At Mercer County Technical Schools, students are exploring AI and robotics through a new three-course pathway developed in partnership with The College of New Jersey. Middlesex County Magnet Schools are expanding AI-focused career pathways that connect classroom learning with high-demand workforce skills. Burlington County Institute of Technology has a districtwide AI Task Force to help shape the future of AI education across its programs.

Today, we celebrate the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers who are learning today to lead tomorrow.

Learn more by revisiting NJCCVTS Executive Director Jackie Burke’s NJBIZ column on the expansion of AI career pathways:

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools are embracing a unique challenge. The schools are helping staff use AI as administrative and teaching tools as well as integrating the technology throughout their various career programs. Such ...

05/06/2026

“If you love what you do, it’s never work.”

This National Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the Career and Technical Education teachers who guide, support, and inspire students through real-world learning experiences.

Thank you for the impact you make each day!

Share your skills and knowledge with students to help them find their career passion - become a CTE teacher!

05/05/2026

Thank you to our State Board of Education for taking time to learn more about the specialized programs that engage and educate students at both Cape May County Technical School District and Cape May County Special Services School District.

We especially appreciate the time spent by President Kathy Goldenberg, Vice President Nedd Johnson, Board Member Claudine Keenan, and student representatives Max Beal and Chloe Dobbins. They toured spaces for hands-on career learning and discussed the value of career and technical education with Cape Tech students to further understand why 35,000 New Jersey students find significant value in attending a NJ county vocational-technical school.

04/29/2026

In the latest NJBIZ School Work column, Jackie Burke, executive director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, highlights summer camps that encourage middle schoolers to get an early start on exploring career pathways.

School leaders from Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) and Hunterdon County Polytech also share what makes their camps so appealing to this age group.

There's still time to register for summer camp opportunities across the state that introduce new skills and career possibilities through fun and engaging activities.

Learn more:

New Jersey middle schoolers can get a jumpstart on their futures this summer. Throughout the state, county vocational-technical schools offer engaging summer camps that encourage youth to begin exploring career options. Such camps offer age-appropriate and meaningful summer experiences for teens and...

04/28/2026

We are pleased Governor Mikie Sherrill is highlighting and supporting apprenticeship programs through her visit to the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory(PPPL) apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship programs are building our future workforce.

Watch how a previous apprentice pioneered a pathway into fusion energy at PPPL: https://youtu.be/QtZSACZTAHo?si=AMORrWykVn0ccgh6

04/22/2026

In honor of Earth Day, we’re highlighting how our students are preparing for careers that make a real impact.

Career and Technical Education programs in environmental science and sustainability empower students with the knowledge and skills to preserve and protect our environment.

This Earth Day, we celebrate the next generation of changemakers who are learning today to lead tomorrow. 🌎

Learn all about a career path in sustainability at a NJ county vocational-technical school