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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
NJ Technical High Schools Foster Innovative Science Research (NJBIZ)
NJ technical high schools are driving advanced science research, with students earning Regeneron honors, developing patent-pending innovations, and conducting biomedical, cancer and biotech studies through hands-on labs and mentorship.
CTE Success Story: Major Gifts Coordinator At The Studio Museum In Harlem Credits Union County Vocational-Technical Schools For Preparing Her To Support Educational Initiatives
Kathleen Felli, of Elizabeth, works as the Major Gifts Coordinator at the Studio Museum in Harlem, where she supports fundraising efforts that advance the museum’s mission of arts and cultural preservation. Her road to finding career success began with her education at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS). A 2020 graduate of the district’s Teacher Education Academy, she said UCVTS shaped her both professionally and personally, skills she now applies in education-focused nonprofit work.
CTE Success Story: Somerset County Vocational And Technical Schools Dance Alumna Says Her Education Opened Doors For Her To Perform Worldwide
Contemporary dancer Anna Gichan has enthralled many worldwide with her phenomenal performances, including Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. Gichan had the honor to perform for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when the ensemble she dances with, based in Berkley, Calif., was invited to participate in the Invictus Games’ opening ceremony in Germany in 2023.