School Work

Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s EXCITE Summer Camp
Apr 27, 2026

NJ vocational summer camps help middle schoolers explore careers

NJ vocational schools offer summer camps for middle schoolers to explore careers, build skills and gain early exposure to future paths.

Sophia-Marie Roman used her Gloucester County Institute of Technology Cosmetology education to jumpstart a small business specializing in bridal and special effects makeup.
Mar 23, 2026

NJ vocational schools help students launch small businesses

New Jersey vocational-technical schools are helping young entrepreneurs turn skills into startups through career and technical education.

Bergen County Academies, part of Bergen County Technical Schools, had the third highest number of semifinalists and highest number of finalists nationally in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, which largely evaluates students based on the originality and creativity of their research.
Feb 23, 2026

NJ technical high schools foster innovative science research

Bergen County and Passaic County technical academies empower students with advanced science research and biotechnology programs.

Monmouth County Vocational School District students
Jan 26, 2026

NJ vocational school partnerships fuel health care, life sciences jobs

New Jersey vocational schools are partnering with health care and life sciences employers to build a skilled workforce pipeline.

A Janus Motorcycles handmade bike. - PROVIDED BY JANUS MOTORCYCLES
Dec 18, 2025

Janus, STS offer real-world learning for CTE students in NJ

Janus Motorcycles and STS Aerospace are providing learners with hands-on engineering experience, and earning praise as 2025 Business Partners of the Year.

Mercer County Technical Schools students
Nov 24, 2025

New Jersey vo-tech schools expand AI career pathways

New artificial intelligence and robotics programs and partnerships with industry experts are preparing students for future careers.

Ocean County Vocational Technical School's pre-nursing program
Oct 20, 2025

NJ vocational schools fast-track students into nursing

Institutions in Monmouth and Ocean counties launch programs to address workforce shortages and accelerate students into health care careers.

Morris County Vocational School District Career Training Center
Sep 22, 2025

New career, technical education centers open in NJ

New Jersey expands training opportunities for students with new vocational schools in Hunterdon and Morris counties, funded by the Bond Act.

Bergen County Technical High School instructor Thomas Rome
Aug 18, 2025

Former MLB Network pro trains Bergen Tech students

Videographer, producer and cinematographer Thomas Rome now teaches real-world media skills through hands-on projects and work experience.

Business partners such as Earle Co. provides work-based learning to Ocean County Vocational Technical School students enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program.
Jul 21, 2025

Employers help train students for in-demand careers

New Jersey vocational schools partner with employers to build career programs, offer hands-on training and address workforce needs.

Deborah Patrick is on track to graduate college a year early after earning an associate degree in 2023 from Bergen Community College prior to her graduation from Applied Technology High School.
Jun 16, 2025

Record NJ high school vo-tech students earn associate degrees

Seniors are able to earn credit for college-level work as part of their high school career and technical education program.