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For Students and Parents
New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools are the choice for students who want more out of high school. Get a head start on college and careers. Learn more
For Adult Students
Do you need a better-paying job, a new career or a technical certification? New Jersey county vocational-technical schools offer full- and part-time training programs. Learn more
For Employers
New Jersey county vocational-technical schools help employers prepare high school and adult students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Learn more
About Career & Technical Education
Thanks to partnerships with colleges and industry, today’s CTE programs give students the academic and technical skills they need to succeed in all types of careers. Learn more
CTE Spotlight
Recent News
More young people turn to career education (My9 NJ)
Jackie Burke, executive director of the NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, discusses the value of a career-focused high school education for students headed to college or right into the workforce during an interview with Mark Bonamo on My9’s New Jersey Now.
New NJ School Performance Reports Released: See District Rankings (Patch)
Half of the 10 top-performing NJ schools are from county vocational-technical school districts. Part of these schools’ formula for success is high student engagement. They link both curricula and extracurricular opportunities to students’ college and career goals.
Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools Break Ground On $23M Expansion (Patch)
A groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the $23 million expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) facilities and a new auxiliary gymnasium was held on March 27 at Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools (SCVTS).