New Jersey’s County
Vocational-Technical Schools:

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The NJ County Colleges and Vocational Schools Pledge:

Work together to respond to rapid technological change and upheaval by collaborating to expand high-quality educational opportunities to better prepare students for success in high-demand careers.

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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 Students and Parents

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 Adult Students

Find My Tech School

Whether you are a high school student or an adult learner, we can help you find the right tech school to fit your needs.

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 : For Employers

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 : About Career & Technical Education

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NJCCVTS announces new leadership

From ROI-NJ: Career Classroom: State investment in vocational-technical schools targets specific workforce sectors

June 29, 2021

What's Happening

SCVTS superintendent receives ‘Spirit of Somerset Award’ for education (NJ.com)

November 15, 2021

(l-r) Somerset County Vocational Board of Education member Nadine Wilkins, Somerset County Vocational Board of Education Vice President Gregory Lalevee, SCVTS Superintendent Dr. Chrys Harttraft…read more: SCVTS superintendent receives ‘Spirit of Somerset Award’ for education (NJ.com)

Academy aims to help newcomer students thrive (Communitynews.org)

November 18, 2021

Officials cut the ribbon at the Newcomer Academy on Sept. 28, 2021. Those in attendance included Mercer County Technical School District Interim Superintendent Dr. James…read more: Academy aims to help newcomer students thrive (Communitynews.org)

Op-Ed: We need to foster NJ’s next generation of utility workers

October 25, 2021

Events of the past year and a half — from the pandemic to the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida — have shown the continued importance…read more: Op-Ed: We need to foster NJ’s next generation of utility workers

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