Child Care Profesions | Tech-Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

This Tech Prep program teaches skills in caring for young children, infant through pre-school age, in preparation for positions as teacher assistants in child care centers. Students perform health, safety, food service, and housekeeping activities; plan and guide a developmentally appropriate curriculum; supervise daily routines of young children; and create instructional games and visual aids. Experience supervising and guiding pre-schoolers, ages 3-5, in a nursery school environment emphasizes teaching techniques and positive behavior guidelines. Program graduates are eligible for the Child Development Associate (CDA), a nationally recognized credential equivalent to group teacher certification. Graduates may continue their education in the early childhood field through college courses leading to New Jersey teacher certification. A Tech Prep agreement with Ocean County College enables qualified students to receive three college credits.

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Cosmetology | Tech-Prep | 2 years / 1000 hours

Option 1 | Twilight (10 months, 5 days a week, 2-7PM)
Option 2 | 20 months, Mon, Tues, Alternate Fri 4:30PM-9:30PM
Option 3 | Shared Time (High School Students)

This Tech Prep program teaches skills and the knowledge necessary to pass the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam. The skills taught relate to the major areas of instruction including hair services, skin and nail services, business management, and barbering. In school, clinical experiences provide hands-on training. High school and adult applicants will be required to pass a written examination for admission. Good attendance is critical for completion of hourly requirements to sit for licensing exam. Adults may attend cosmetology programs full-time between 2-7 PM daily or in the evening . See full-time adult programs for description. A Tech Prep agreement with Ocean County College provides the opportunity for students to receive up to 12 college credits towards a small business management certificate.

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Culinary Arts | Tech-Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

This Tech Prep program provides students with experience in the preparation, service, and management tasks involved in the food service industry. Areas of concentration include: safety, sanitation, food preparation, advanced food preparation, commercial baking, advanced baking, dining room service, and management. Students will also gain practical experience by operating a dining and banquet facility. Tech Prep agreements with the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, Johnson & Wales University, and Brookdale Community College have been established to give our culinary graduates an opportunity to earn advanced college credits while enrolled in this program.

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Culinary Arts | After High School | Tech-Prep | 1 years / 900 hours

This program provides students with experience in the preparation, service, and management tasks involved in the food service industry. Areas of concentration include safety, sanitation, food preparation, commercial baking, advanced baking, table skills, and dining room management. Students will gain practical experience by operating a dining and banquet facility at Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES). Tech Prep agreements with the Academy of Culinary Arts of Atlantic Cape Community College, Johnson & Wales University, and Brookdale Community College have been established to give our culinary graduates an opportunity to earn advanced college credit while enrolled in this program. A placement test is required for all applicants entering this challenging program. Personal transportation is required.

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Fashion Merchandising/Design | Tech-Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

Students will develop skills in the fields of retail sales, and fashion design. Fashion terminology, trends, research, buying, advertising, textile science, and fashion illustration will be taught through hands-on experiences and job-shadowing activities. Second year students have the opportunity to participate in an on-the-job work study experience. Students have an opportunity to earn college credits through a Tech Prep agreement with Brookdale Community College in Merchandising and Burlington County College in Design.

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Law & Public Safety | Tech-Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

This Tech Prep program explores the role of law and public safety in the United States and career opportunities in various law enforcement agencies. The functions and day-to-day activities of law and public safety professionals from local, county, state and federal agencies will be examined. Writing and language skills as they apply to analytical report writing and recording of evidence are stressed. Successful completion of this two year program will provide 15 high school credits and up to 12 college credits through an agreement with Ocean County College. Students are also eligible for First Responder and Special Police Officer I certification. High school applicants will be required to pass a written examination for admission. Recommended skills: Strong math and science skills, a strong background in Social Studies and a 10th grade reading level are recommended.

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