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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
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Recent News
U.S. News & World Report Best Public High Schools Ranked
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report put 13 county vocational-technical high schools in the top 25 New Jersey high schools and two of those schools place in the top 50 high schools nationally.
Career Classroom: Vocational education benefits all students, employers (ROI-NJ)
As National College Decision Day approaches, the rising cost of college has led to an increased focus on alternate pathways for students. This has long been a goal of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools (NJCCVTS): promote the value of a career-focused education.
More young people turn to career education (My9 NJ)
Jackie Burke, executive director of the NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, discusses the value of a career-focused high school education for students headed to college or right into the workforce during an interview with Mark Bonamo on My9’s New Jersey Now.