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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 INFO SESSION

ON MAY 9TH, 2024 FOR GRADUATING SENIORS & ADULTS

Come & Learn all about our 10 Month Accelerated Programs

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

SHARED-TIME PROGRAMS

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

10 MONTH PROGRAMS | ADULTS

Student Representing Career Academies Full Time High School

CAREER ACADEMIES

FULL-TIME SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS

Adult Evening Classes

ADULT EVENING CLASSES

CHOOSE FROM OVER 150 CLASSES

Special Education Programs

SPECIAL NEEDS

PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

SHARED TIME PROGRAM SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Pre-Nursing and Audio Engineering 09/19/2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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

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Spring 2025 Adult Evening Class Registration

Browse Courses & Register Online

This Spring Choose from Over 150 Classes & Apprentice Programs in 5 Trade Areas

FALL

'25

Tiny Tech Preschool

We are a part-time preschool administered by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District (OCVTS).

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025/2026 School Year

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News Story Photo for OCVTS hosted a highly successful healthcare career fair at their Toms River Campus.

JUNE 4, 2025

OCVTS Career Fair Connects Healthcare Students and Industry Employers

On Wednesday, June 4th, Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) hosted a highly successful healthcare career fair at their Toms River Campus. The event saw over 254 trade school students engaging directly with 43 employers from the healthcare industry. These students, well-prepared with resumes in hand, had the opportunity to apply for positions and discuss potential career paths with healthcare industry professionals.

OCVTS Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony Celebrates 114 Future Trades Professionals

May 22, 2025

OCVTS Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony Celebrates 114 Future Trades Professionals

OCVTS apprenticeship programs require students to complete 576 hours of trade-related classroom instruction in conjunction with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with an employer sponsor. This structured approach prepares students for skilled careers in the trades while promoting academic and professional excellence.

News Story Photo for OCVTS Hosts 4th Annual Ocean County Construction Career Expo

MAY 14, 2025

OCVTS Hosts 4th Annual Ocean County Construction Trades Career Expo

2025 Construction Trades Career Expo, hosted by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, was a successful event that highlighted the importance of trade schools in the construction industry. The event, held on May 14, 2025, was attended by several vocational students, high school students, the general public, and over 58 key construction industry employers.

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STUDENT

SUCCESS STORIES

Browse our collection of student success stories.   Our students successes range from opening their own business, continued education and landing a career in their direct field of training.

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LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

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SELECT PROGRAM OF STUDY

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.

SPEAK WITH US

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.

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