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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 From The Classroom To The Castle: Cumberland County Technical Education Center Culinary Arts Alumnus Creates Magical, Show-Stopping Dessert Debuted At Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Ismael Torres’ talent, creativity and dedication have made a national impact on the culinary world. A 2022 graduate of the Cumberland County Technical Education Center (CCTEC)’s Culinary Arts program, Torres serves as a pastry cook at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort in Orlando, Fla. He previously worked at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
CTE Success Story: Burlington County Institute of Technology Law And Public Safety Graduate Launches From The Classroom To The Courtroom As An Attorney
Nakea Barksdale, a Burlington Township native, is an accomplished civil defense attorney at the Baltimore-based law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, & Dicker LLP. She credits the jumpstart she got on her legal career as a Law and Public Safety student at Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) for her career success.
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.