HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE STUDENTS, PARENTS & ADULT JOB SEEKERS ARE ALL WELCOME! 

This event is opened to the general public.

Come join us for our 5th Annual Community Construction Career Expo hosted by Ocean County Vocational Technical School District (OCVTS) and the Ocean County Career Center! There will be 50+ businesses in attendance, hands-on instructional demos, discussion panels for high school juniors, seniors, & adults, plus opportunities for on-site interviews and more! Don't Forget to check out the Excavator Rodeo Competition around 11AM!

Incoming middle, high school students, and adult learners can explore the various trade occupations and meet directly with OCVTS staff and current students! Discover your passion and learn about trade careers!

Speak with admissions representatives from OCVTS about the opportunities available! 

Apply for an OCVTS Program during the event and the $50 application fee will be WAIVED!

Date & Time:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

(Event will take place Rain or Shine)

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• 50+ BUSINESSES IN ATTENDANCE

• DISCUSSION PANELS

• HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS

• ONSITE INTERVIEWS 

• EXCAVATOR RODEO COMPETITION

• PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS & MORE

WHY OCVTS (Career and Technical Education)?

• You Get Hands-on Training for In-Demand Careers

• OCVTS Offers Job Placement Services

• Fast Route to Full-Time Employment

• Shorter Route to Full-Time Employment

• Financial Aid Available & Affordable Tuition

• Economical Alternative to College

High School Seniors & Adults

Bring a Resume for On Site Job Interviews!

Discussion Panels by:

TBA

EXCAVATOR RODEO COMPETITION

WATCH TOP OPERATORS IN THE AREA COMPETE IN A EXCAVATOR RODEO

Round 1 will begin around 11:00am.  Competitors will include representatives from OCVTS Heavy Equipment Operator Program, more companies TBA

Hosted by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School & Ocean County Career Center

Event Contact Info

ddeoliveira@ocvts.org

Event Contact Info For Students and Schools

nwallner@ocvts.org

BUSINESSES IN ATTENDANCE 

More businesses are being added daily

• Earle

• The Driving Academy

• Esposito Construction

• Ocean Inc.

• NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council (NJBCTC)

• Michael J. Wright Construction

• Palatial Concrete

• Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (UBC Local Union #255)

• IBEW Local Union 400 JATC

• Local 9 Plumbers and Pipefitters

• CMM Construction, Inc. 

• Dynamic Survey Services

• George Harms Construction

• NJ Construction Craft Laborers Apprentice Program (NJCCLAP)

• Olmeda Consulting, LLC

• Johnson Baran

• Builders’ General Supply Company

• UTCNJ Utility and Transportation Contractors of NJ

• All County Exteriors

• National Women in Roofing (NWIR)

• Redaelli Industries, LLC

• Whiting-Turning Contracting Company

• Roldan Demolition and Removal

• The Waterproofing Pros

• US Coast Guard 

• Porous Pro LLC

• UANJ-HVAC 

• MORE COMPANIES ARE BEING ADDED DAILY! CHECK BACK!