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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
CTE Success Story: Mercer County Technical Schools Graduate Enjoys Successful Culinary Career As Head Chef At Popular Pub
For more than 25 years, Anthony Nieves has been delighting the taste buds of many restaurant goers with his creative and flavorful dishes. As head chef at Killarney’s Publick House in Hamilton, Nieves prepares pub foods such as hearty soups, big handheld sandwiches and comfort dishes such as corned beef and cabbage and Shepherd’s pie.
CTE Success Story: Broadcasting Graduate Returns To The Classroom To Inspire The Next Generation Of Media Professionals at Warren County Technical School
Matthew Spolarich, an Oxford native, discovered his passion for broadcasting through the TV, Radio and Digital Media program at Warren County Technical School. What began as hands-on exposure to production equipment and collaborative media work in high school ultimately led him back into the classroom. This time, he is leading the class as a broadcasting instructor.
CTE Success Story: Hudson County Schools of Technology Graduate Advances from Medical Science Student to Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Dalia Eldeeb, a Bayonne native, began her journey towards a career in medicine at the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST), where she enrolled in the Medical and Clinical Assistant program at County Prep High School. Through early exposure to rigorous coursework and hands-on learning, Eldeeb developed a strong academic foundation that would support her progression through multiple advanced degrees.