Career and Technical Education


David Herman Principal Assigned to CTE [email protected] 201-915-6173

Enza Cannarozzi Work-Based Learning Coordinator [email protected] 201-369-2831	Melissa Merrington Work-Based Learning Coordinator [email protected] 201-915-6085

Clerk l Kimberly Sampson l [email protected] l 201-915-6105

Department Overview

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department offers a comprehensive array of programs designed to provide students with both the academic knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in higher education and in a wide range of high-demand careers. These programs are carefully crafted to provide a solid educational foundation and to immerse students in hands-on learning experiences that closely mirror real-world work environments.

By combining technical expertise with essential employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, CTE ensures that students are fully prepared for college or seamless entry into the workforce. Whether students are pursuing advanced degrees or stepping directly into industry careers, CTE programs offer clear, guided pathways for success.

The CTE middle school program at Ezra L. Nolan Middle School #40 serves as a transition that connects early student learning to the robust CTE offerings available at the high school level. This program provides students with a solid introduction to career exploration and technical skills in the following areas: Business, Culinary Arts, Communication Arts (B.E.S.T), and Fashion Design. By offering hands-on experiences and foundational lessons in various career fields, the middle school program creates a seamless transition for students, helping them build essential skills and ignite interest in pursuing specialized career pathways.

The vision of the CTE middle school program is to ensure students in these exploration programs enroll in the corresponding programs of study at the high school level.

6-8 Curriculum

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum for grades 6-8 at Ezra L. Nolan Middle School is designed to introduce students to various career pathways, helping them explore their interests and strengths. Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, students gain valuable insights into high-demand industries and develop skills that prepare them for future career opportunities.

These initiatives aim to ignite students' curiosity about future careers and empower them to make informed choices about their educational paths.

6-8 Curriculum

High School Curriculum

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) curricula for grades 9-12 are designed to provide students with the skills needed for both higher education and careers in various industries.

Programs of Study (POS) are meticulously structured educational programs, providing students with a clear and coherent sequence of coursework aligned with two out of the following three criteria: high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations, instilling a sense of reassurance about the clarity and coherence of the educational path.

To meet the requirements of a Program of Study:

Students must follow a defined sequence of three or four courses.
Programs of Study must culminate in one of the following:

A recognized Industry Valued Credential
Articulated college credit
A US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship

In the context of Programs of Study:

Participants are students who have taken one course in the sequence.
Concentrators are students who have taken at least two courses in the sequence.
Completers are students who have finished the entire sequence of courses.

William L. Dickinson High School

The Programs of Study include:

Information Technology

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Adobe Dreamweaver Certification.

Green Construction

Introduction to Green Construction 1

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the AutoDesk Certification.

Air Force JROTC

James J. Ferris High School

The Programs of Study include:

Hospitality & Tourism

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the AHLEI Hospitality and Tourism Specialist Certification.

Marketing

Finance

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Intuit QuickBooks Certification.

Supply Chain Management (sunsetting 2026)

Abraham Lincoln High School

Henry Snyder High School

The Programs of Study include:

Broadcast Electronic Storytelling (B.E.S.T.)*

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Adobe Premiere Pro Certification.

Fashion Design

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Adobe Illustrator Certification.

Graphic Arts

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Adobe Photoshop Certification.

*B.E.S.T is a district-wide program of study housed at Snyder High School and available to all students attending a Jersey City Public School.

McNair Academic High School and Abraham Lincoln High School

Infinity Institute, Innovation High School, and Liberty High School

CISCO Network Academy

Students enrolled in these courses can earn the Certified CISCO Network Associate (CCNA) Certification.

All course descriptions can be found in the district HS course catalog.

HS Course Catalog

Additionally, students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of elective CTE courses.

Elective CTE Courses

2.5 Credit Electives	5 Credit Electives
Entrepreneurship	Business Communications
Business and Personal Law	Computer Business Applications 1
Principles of Investments	Elements of Media 1
Applied Finance (FHS)	Elements of Media 2
Professional Ethics (DHS)	Elements of Media 3
	Introduction to Technology
	Design Technology Lab
	Control Systems Technology
	Principles of Management (FHS & Liberty HS)
	ProStart 1 (LHS)
	Introduction to Green Construction 1 (DHS)
	Sewing (SHS)

District Approved Curriculum Resources

Website	Description
	Provides online exam preparation, practice exams, and vouchers for certification exams in various fields, including Microsoft Office, the Adobe Suite, AutoDesk, and QuickBooks.
	A program that provides culinary and restaurant management training, including hands-on experiences and industry certifications.
	Offers comprehensive curriculum and resources for cosmetology, including textbooks, online learning, and certification preparation.
	Savvas CTE (Career and Technical Education) resources provide comprehensive, curriculum-based materials designed to support vocational and career-focused education across various industries.
	NAF is a non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the high school experience by providing students with a robust, career-focused education.. Through its model of career academies, NAF connects classroom learning with real-world applications in various industries, offering students the opportunity to develop both technical skills and professional competencies.
	The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum is designed to develop leadership, citizenship, and personal responsibility in high school students. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities to help students gain important life skills such as teamwork, communication, discipline, and decision-making. The curriculum is structured around military education, leadership development, physical fitness, and community service, with an emphasis on instilling the Army's core values.
	The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) curriculum is designed to develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills in high school students through a structured program that combines classroom instruction with extracurricular activities. The program is intended to foster a sense of responsibility, discipline, and respect for others while promoting a strong foundation in aerospace science, physical fitness, and military history.