James Lukashonak, a Warren Co. grad, is another #CTEMonth success story. As a carpenter, he ends each day "with satisfacation and being proud" of the work he completes and loves even more when he drives by a finished building. #ctenj Learn more: careertechnj.org/cte-success-st…

Another #CTEMonth Success Story comes from PCTVS ..father and son John and Wasef Mechmech both graduated from the vocational-technical high school and today use their skills to run a successful auto body shop in Paterson. tinyurl.com/23wsxh88

#CTEMonth is the ideal time to celebrate this news of NJCCVTS Executive Director Jackie Burke landing on the ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Associations & Organizations roi-nj.com/2025/02/01/roi… via ROI-NJ

Cape May Tech's #CTEMonth Success Story features a full circle moment for 2018 alumnus Vincent Travascio, a current employee of Trane Technologies. After graduating from the HVAC program, he soon returned to work on the district's new addition. tinyurl.com/2r7ud2cz

Edwin Oyola enjoyed his Engineering education Essex County Schools of Technology and said it led him to a career that makes him just as happy – teaching at his alma mater. The passion he developed for the subject early on makes him another #ctemonth Success Story. tinyurl.com/4mersy3x

Career Classroom: Graduates of N.J.’s county vocational-technical schools are owning their futures w/Mercer County Technical Schools MCVSD & PCTVS roi-nj.com/2025/02/21/edu… via ROI-NJ

Victor Leal graduated from Sussex Tech just last year, but the school already considers him a #CTEMonth Success Story because of how he made the most of his HS education to build on his passion for architecture and stand out to gain acceptance to NJIT. tinyurl.com/322kj4wz

#CTEMonth Success Story Kaitlyn Esposito found success in both communications w/Coyne PR and dance, and she credits her education at Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) for empowering her with the skills and confidence to move forward in both fields. Learn more: tinyurl.com/r6tu3ufr

#CTEMonth Success Stories continue with Hunterdon Polytech alumnus Garret Delbeni, who impressed his employer out of HS with his design work, securing graphic design positions and now contributing to Peregrine Hospitality Group. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2p9kwk97

We have so many #CTE successful graduates, that we are extending our spotlights past #CTEMonth to share a few more. BCITTweets honored an alumna turned Culinary Arts instructor, Jocelyn Hernandez. She returned to campus to inspire the next generation: tinyurl.com/y77b42b7

Nicholas Heuner had a seamless transition into the workforce thanks to the training he received in his Somerset Vocational welding program. Today, he takes great pride in working w/ Admiral Filter Company. He's another #ctenj Success Story. Learn more: careertechnj.org/cte-success-st…

Our final successful #CTE grad is Bergen Academies alumna Megan Bock, whose work is literally out of this world. Bock has spent her 19-year career with NASA, where she has taken on a series of projects to support the country's space program. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2yepcu2j

Thank you, Andy Kim, for visiting Cape Tech today to understand the value of Career and Technical Education. With your support, we can continue to ensure our county vocational-technical schools impact students and the employers who seek their skills and preparation statewide.

As #teacherappreciationweek comes to a close, we shine a spotlight on the value of #CTE teachers who share their industry-specific skills and experiences with the next generation. youtu.be/PUCPAQJwQHk?si…

A record 337 NJ county vocational-technical school graduates have earned an associate degree before completing high school. Read more on njdotcom or in today's The Star-Ledger nj.com/news/2025/06/h…

Pick up today's Philadelphia Inquirer to learn how our NJ county vocational-technical schools make it possible for students to graduate from high school with an associate degree. Have a subscription? Read here: inquirer.com/education/new-…

This NJBIZ Conversations episode with NJCCVTS Executive Director Jackie Burke covers the modern experience across NJ county vocational-technical schools and the impact of career-focused programming on students, employers, and our state economy. njbiz.com/njbiz-conversa…

Congrats to OCVTS: MATES Will Get $25.2 Million Expansion thesandpaper.net/articles/mates…

County vocational-technical schools rely on businesses and professionals to help train students to fill our state's in-demand roles Get involved! Learn more: njbiz.com/nj-vocational-…

New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer was awarded the 2025 CTE Leadership Award for his ongoing efforts to strengthen career and technical education across the state. This is a well-deserved honor: careertechnj.org/doe-commission…