The number of vocational-technical students in the state who have received associate degrees has jumped by about 25% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renewing efforts to prepare its students for the 21st century workforce, New Jersey has announced another $3 million devoted to enhancing the offerings of vocational-technical schools across the state.
While the demand for vocational school programs continues to grow among students interested in getting a head-start towards college or a career, these specialty schools in the Garden State are turning away more students they can accept.