This document summarizes the Hunterdon County Vocational School District's Adult & Continuing Education programs. It offers career and technical education programs, apprenticeships, certification courses, and interest classes for individuals ages 16 and older. The programs are designed to develop job skills, provide industry-recognized credentials, and offer hands-on learning opportunities developed in partnership with local businesses. Testimonials from students highlight how the programs prepare participants for in-demand careers and support career changes through practical, skills-based learning experiences.

1. ADULT &
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
SCHOOL
POLYTECH CAREER &
TECHNICAL SCHOOL
BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
ACADEMY
COMPUTER SCIENCE &
APPLIED ENGINEERING
ACADEMY
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
& ENGINEERING
ACADEMY
HUNTERDON COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3. WHO WE ARE
v Resource in Hunterdon
County for individuals ages
16+ to pursue interests, skills,
and rewarding careers
v Industry professionals deliver
hands-on instruction through
real-world training
v Many programs lead to
valuable industry-recognized
credentials or certifications

4. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
What is CTE?
v CTE is an approach to workforce development
that responds to employer needs, industry trends,
& economic demands
Why does CTE work?
v Programs address the skills gap and develop
qualified workers
v Nearly 60% of companies report having difficulty filling
job openings because of a lack of qualified applicants 1
v Curriculum is developed through partnerships with
local businesses and alignment to state standards
v Seamless transition to employment and continued
education or training
1
CareerTech.org https://cte.careertech.org/sites/default/files/documents/fact-sheets/CTE_101_June2019.pdf

5. A MODEL THAT WORKS
Career & Technical
Education
CommunityBusinesses

6. PROGRAM OFFERINGS
• Aesthetics
• Animal Care
• Art
• Automotive
• Carpentry
• Child Care
• Certified Nurse
Aide (CNA)
• Computers
• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• Electrical
• Fitness & Wellness
• HVAC
• Music
• Phlebotomy
• Plumbing
• Welding
• Water/Wastewater
• World Language
Types of programs:
v Related-Instruction for
Apprenticeships
v Work alongside industry
professionals to gain the
experience needed for success
v Certifications
v Use industry-standard
equipment and gain necessary
hours towards certification
eligibility
v Interest-based
v Learn skills to help you DIY
and meet others who share
your interests
…and more!

7. WHAT IS
APPRENTICESHIP?

8. 2
Apprenticeship.gov https://www.apprenticeship.gov/become-apprentice
2
APPRENTICESHIP

9. RELATED-INSTRUCTION CLASSES
Earn & learn as
an apprentice!
v Adult & Continuing Education offers related-
instruction (RTI) classes for:
v Electrical
v Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
v Plumbing
v Veterinary Assistant
v RTI classes span 1-4 years, depending
on the occupation and require
completion of hours

10. CERTIFICATION COURSES
Become certified and
qualified for employment!
v Training is offered in:
v Courses lead to certifications & licenses upon
completion of hours & passing of State exams
v Some courses provide training in
a short amount of time so you can
enter the workforce quickly
v Aesthetics
v Automotive
v Black Seal
v Child Care
v Certified Nurse
Aide (CNA)
v Cosmetology
v OSHA 10
v Phlebotomy
v Veterinary Assistant
v Water/Wastewater
Operations

11. INTEREST CLASSES
Pick up a new hobby or
enhance existing skills!
v Classes offered in:
v Art
v Carpentry
v Computers
v Fitness & Wellness
v Guitar
v Photography
v Technology
v Upholstery
v Welding
v World Language
v Gain skills “just for fun” or
“for the workplace” and meet
like-minded individuals

12. TESTIMONIALS
“I had already gone to a 4-year university and didn’t find the career
opportunities I was looking. I have my BA in Business Administration, but it
didn’t prepare me for thfore real world like CTE is. It’s teaching me life skills that
I need and helping me to gain experience before venturing out onto real clients.
I would recommend CTE for people who are more hands-on and looking for
possibly a career change”
–Annastasia Harris, Aesthetics Student
“Plumbing, manufacturing, and other trades are all so high-tech now. It’s not your
‘father’s’ plumbing business anymore. That makes it so important to offer trade and
technical careers. MSI Plumbing has been involved with HCVSD for many years. We
employ both Plumbing and HVAC apprentices. These apprentices are literally the
future of my business and the future of our industry”
–Anne Thornton, President of MSI Plumbing & Remodeling

13. PURSUE YOUR PASSION
v Discover opportunities to grow personally and professionally
v Enjoy the company of other adults as you learn a new subject
v Explore new interests and strengthen present ones
Let us help you achieve your career goal!

14. HCVSDADULTED.ORG