OCVTS Students Reap Profits In Stock Market Game
Jean Sullivan, December 21, 2010

TOMSRIVER, NEW JERSEY Students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Computer Science Program, in Toms River, took first place in the 2010 New Jersey Stock Market GameTM, Southern NJ Region, outperforming 160 other high school teams.

Mates Students Assist Local Food Pantry
Jean Sullivan, December2, 2010

MANAHAWKIN, NEW JERSEY- “This is the largest collection of food donations since we began this project three years ago,” commented Nick Lavrov, a senior at OCVTS Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Manahawkin.

OCVTS Students Help Kick Off a Busy Season in New Jersey
Jean Sullivan, December 1, 2010

NEW EGYPT, NEW JERSEY- As the sun shone brightly and a light wind blew through the rows of trees at the Yuletide Christmas Tree Farm in New Egypt, NJ, guests and dignitaries gathered around one particular tree; a tree recently designated as the ‘2010 Grand Champion’.

OCVTS Students Share the Spirit of the Holiday Season
Jean Sullivan, November 24, 2010

BRICK, NEW JERSEY- Once again preparations are underway at the OCVTS Brick Center for the annual community service project, “Feed the Need.” Their goal was to prepare over 1,500 Thanksgiving meals for needy families throughout Ocean County.

PAA Graduate Continues Her Quest for Academic Excellence
Submitted by Robin DeRosa, PAA Guidance Counselor, edited by Jean Sullivan
November 11, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY-Brittany Santos of Toms River, a 2008 graduate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy (PAA), was honored recently at the Rider University Founder’s Day ceremony. Brittany, a junior in the musical theater program at the Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University was one of only eight students recognized for her outstanding academic performance, placing in the top one percent of the student body.

Educational Excellence
Submitted by Donna Flynn, Ocean County Public Information Officer
November 11, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently recognized Courtney L. Kelly, a recent graduate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy for being named the Ocean County recipient of the 2010 NJAC Foundation and Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Partners for Educational Excellence Scholarship.

OCVTS Joins Race for the Cure
Jean Sullivan, October 3, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy Friends and Family Team not only participated in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, last weekend, but won the School Challenge for participation in the High School Division for this Central/Southern New Jersey event.

OCVTS Receives ‘Go Green Grant’ From Ocean First Foundation
Jean Sullivan, September 29, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- The Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) was one of twenty shore-area schools to receive a $2,500 grant from OceanFirst Foundation to pursue green projects and programs...

OCVTS Students Prepare For Lacey Apple Festival
Jean Sullivan, September 23, 2010

BRICK, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Hospitality/Basic Food Services Program at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Waretown Center helped with prparations for the Lacey Apple Festival...

OCVTS Students Build Display Cabinet for United Water
Jean Sullivan, September 14, 2010

JACKSON, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Custom Cabinetmaking program at the Jackson Center of Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) were recognized recently for the handcrafted display case they designed and built for United Water, in downtown Toms River.

OCVTS Holds Graduation For Practical Nursing Students
Jean Sullivan, July 8, 2010

TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY- Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently held graduation ceremonies for the Practical Nursing program. 75 student nurses received diplomas for successfully completing the 11-month intensive Practical Nursing program.

Scholarships In Honor Of A Craftsman
Jean Sullivan, June 14, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- “My husband learned his skills in high school and that training provided him with many opportunities throughout his lifetime. He began his career manufacturing precision parts for B-25 bombers during World War II.

Golden Recognition- OCVTS Students Honored by Ocean County Freeholders
Jean Sullivan, June 02, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- Nineteen Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students were recently recognized by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their outstanding achievements at the 2010 SkillsUSA State Competitions.

First Annual Bernice A. Dowd Scholarships Presented at Apprenticeship Ceremony
Jean Sullivan, May 26, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY-The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Apprenticeship Trades Certificate Awards Ceremony marked the end of a long four-year journey for sixty-three men and women. The OCVTS Apprenticeship programs require students to attend 144 hours per year of trade-related classroom instruction while...

Mates Students To Build Terrapin Hatchery
Jean Sullivan, May 25, 2010

MANAHAWKIN, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Research Methods Class at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) are preparing to construct a terrapin hatchery at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. The hatchery will be part of MATES ongoing terrapin research and conservation efforts known as Project Terrapin.

OCVTS Students Help Create Community Gardens
Jean Sullivan, May 24, 2010

BRICK, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Building Maintenance Program and the Construction Trades Program at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Brick Center are working together to construct 300 benches to be used in a community service project sponsored by Ocean Community Economic Action Now (O.C.E.A.N), Inc.

Mates Students Win New Jersey Envirothon, Head to National Competition in California
Jean Sullivan, May 11, 2010

MANAHAWKIN, NJ- Students from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) once again delivered an outstanding performance at the 2010 New Jersey Envirothon Competition held at Camp Sacajawea in Gloucester County, New Jersey this past weekend.

OCVTS Graduates Shine Brightly at 50th Anniversary Gala
Jean Sullivan, April 29, 2010

TOMS RIVER, NJ- Ocean County Vocational Technical School opened its doors in 1959, offering the Licensed Practical Nursing program in a small converted supermarket building in downtown Toms River. Over the past five decades the district has grown by leaps and bounds and now offers over thirty career programs at six campuses throughout the county.

OCVTS Hosts Welding Fabrication Competition
Jean Sullivan, April 17, 2010

TOMS RIVER, NJ- Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS), Toms River, New Jersey recently hosted a SkillsUSA competition for Welding Fabrication. While SkillsUSA has held welding competitions for individuals for years, this was the first team competition of its kind in the state of New Jersey.

Lowe’s Donates Tools to Ocean County Vocational Technical School as Part of National Toolbox for Education Program
Jean Sullivan, April 6, 2010

MANAHAWKIN, NJ- Lowe’s and Kobalt Tools in partnership with SkillsUSA are helping the next generation of skilled trade professionals at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) through their new Toolbox for Education program. Lowe’s donated approximately $1000 worth of Kobalt tools to the OCVTS Waretown Center as part of the new national program, which

OCVTS Culinary Students Cook for Food Network Chef
Jean Sullivan, March 29, 2010

BRICK, NEW JERSEY- Beyond the lessons of basic food preparations in their kitchen-classroom OCVTS Adult Culinary Arts students gain real-world experience through events sponsored by community partnerships.

OCVTS Ceremony Caps Off Nursing Milestone
Jean Sullivan, March 26, 2010

TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY- Seventy-five Practical Nursing students at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) reached a milestone this past week. The students received the traditional nurse’s cap at a ceremony which recognized the achievements and accomplishments in completing...

Mates Students and Jake’s Branch Park Partner On New Project
Jean Sullivan, March 25, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) donned wetsuits and waders as they installed the county’s first Bio-Havens® in the ponds at Ocean County’s Jake’s Branch Park in Berkeley Township.

Olive Garden Restaurant Supports OCVTS Community Service
Jean Sullivan, March 19, 2010

TOMSRIVER, NEW JERSEY- As part of their philanthropic support of charitable organizations and schools across the country, the Olive Garden Restaurant in Toms River chose to donate $1000 to Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s ‘Feed the Need’ project.

Two OCVTS Students Recognized at Freeholders Meeting
Jean Sullivan, March 18, 2010

TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY- Two Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Meeting in January.

OCVTS Celebrates 2010 National FFA Week
Jean Sullivan, February 24, 2010

JACKSON, NEW JERSEY- Students from the Agricultural and Environmental Science program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) celebrated National FFA Week Feb. 20-27, 2010. Lead Out Loud is the theme this year as members pledge to show off what makes them premier leaders in their schools and communities.

Special Homes for Man’s Best Friends
Jean Sullivan, January 14, 2010

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY- These uncertain economic times can cause problems for every member of a family, including beloved pets. The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) recognizes that it has become increasingly difficult for some area families to provide adequately for their animals.