IMPORTANT NOTICE
OCVTS is operating on a regular schedule today, 1/7/25. If a student’s home school district has a delayed opening, they will not be considered tardy for OCVTS this morning. This applies to our Academies (ALPS, GPAA, and MATES), as well as our Shared-Time Vocational Programs (Shared-Time: If sending districts have a delayed opening students will not be marked absent).
Due to the inclement weather expected in the area the OCVTS district will be closed on Monday, January 3, 2022. Adult evening school will also be closed.
AN INDUSTRY-LEADING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
YOU'RE INVITED
TO OUR OPEN HOUSE
Attend a Districtwide Open House on Thursday, February 1 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Adults & High School Seniors Attend a Special Info Session for our 10 Month Accelerated Programs at 5:30PM.
Tour Facilities, Speak with Instructors, Detailed Course Overviews
WHAT LOCATION TO VISIT? View Course Locator Chart
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
14
Construction Career Expo & Job Fair
Adult Job Seekers & Students Come to a Job Fair. Excavator Rodeo Competition!
40+ Businesses, Onsite Interviews, Hands-on Trade Demos, Speak with Trade School Representatives & Business Employers & Excavator Rodeo Competition!
SMR
'25
2025 SUMMER CAMPS
Choose from 5 Camps this Summer in the areas of Culinary Arts, Design & Visual Communications, Performing Arts, Marine Science/STEM, and Law Enforcement
Join in on the fun this summer and experience a camp that is right for you.
Spring
'25
Spring 2025 Adult Evening Class Registration
Browse Courses & Register Online
This Spring Choose from Over 150 Classes & Apprentice Programs in 5 Trade Areas
APRIL 30, 2025
One Hundred Ocean County Vocational Technical Students Compete at NJ SkillsUSA Championships Bringing Home 29 Medals
One Hundred Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students competed at the New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships which took place on Saturdays in March and April in several counties, throughout New Jersey.
APRIL 2, 2025
58 OCVTS NURSING STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT TRADITIONAL CAPPING CEREMONY
Fifty-eight Practical Nursing students at OCVTS recently received the traditional nurse’s cap at a ceremony recognizing the achievements and accomplishments in completing the first half of the intense and comprehensive nursing program.
MARCH 20, 2025
OCVTS Hosts New Jersey SkillsUSA Marine Service Technology Championship Competition
OCVTS Toms River campus proudly hosted the New Jersey SkillsUSA Championship Competition in Marine Service Technology. This prestigious event brought together top high school and post-secondary students from across the state to showcase their expertise in marine mechanics, diagnostics, and repair.
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Choose from over 30 career training programs for high school students & adults, Seven 10-month career training programs for adult learners & Three full-time career academies for high school students.
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High school students should speak with their school counselor. Adult learners contact one of our admissions representatives.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Fill out an online application & submit it. Adult learners make sure to inquire about financial assistance. Shared time students applying for programs starting in September 2025 , the application will open January 2, 2025.