OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education hosted its 27th Annual Golf Outing at Cuisine on the Green at the Atlantis Golf Course in Little Egg Harbor—home to the Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts. The event drew 144 golfers, 84 sponsors and more than 160 total attendees, including golfers and supporters of career and technical education, raising an impressive $81,525 to benefit students of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District (OCVTS).

Since 1998, the annual golf outing has brought together business, industry, and community partners who share a commitment to strengthening career and technical education in Ocean County. Their continued generosity helps ensure that OCVTS students have access to advanced training, modern equipment, and opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers in high-demand fields.

Golfers enjoyed a shotgun start and scramble format, followed by an evening awards dinner honoring first, second, and third-place teams along with contests for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. Lunch and dinner were elegantly prepared and served by OCVTS Culinary Arts students enrolled in the 10-Month Accelerated Culinary Arts Program. The program operates at Cuisine on the Green, a fully functioning restaurant and banquet facility where students gain real-world experience in a professional setting. Events like the Annual Golf Outing provide students with invaluable hands-on experience in large-scale catering and banquet service—skills essential for success in the hospitality and culinary industry.

Many of this year’s participants are long-standing supporters and partners of OCVTS who help guide program development, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education aligned with today’s workforce needs. These partnerships offer access to expert mentorship, hands-on learning, and direct pathways to employment with local businesses.

“The annual golf outing is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of the collaboration between education, business, and community,” said Jonathan Z. Petro, President of the OCVTS Foundation. “Together, we’re helping students build skills that keep Ocean County’s workforce strong.”

The OCVTS Foundation is deeply grateful to all sponsors, partners, and supporters who made this record-breaking event possible, raising an outstanding $81,525 in total. From our event sponsor contributing $5,000, to our refreshment sponsor at $2,500, and major sponsors each contributing $1,500, along with countless donating supporters in between—including golfers and donors who give so generously year after year—your commitment fuels the mission of career and technical education. Your generosity provides students with the hands-on experiences, training, and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we’re helping students turn their skills into lifelong careers and strengthening the workforce that continues to build the future of Ocean County. Through the continued support of its industry partners and supporters, the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, with support from the OCVTS Foundation, remains dedicated to bridging education and industry, empowering the next generation of skilled professionals right here in Ocean County.




About the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education
The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education was established in 1994 to help ensure a quality education for students of Ocean County Vocational Technical School. The mission of the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education is to augment, supplement and complement OCVTS programs through the attraction of private resources for the exclusive benefit of its students and staff. The Foundation provides funds for learning and training activities beyond the core curriculum and provides equipment and facilities not funded through other means. The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education continues to carry out its mission by focusing its support in promoting community awareness of educational challenges and solutions; develop enrichment programs to address the needs of the Ocean County Vocational and Technical Schools and the communities it serves; provide a vehicle for individuals, businesses, and organizations to share resources and gifts with the Ocean County Vocational and Technical Schools.


About Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Ocean County Vocational Technical School provides an intensive and immersive educational experience aligned with the current and emerging demands of business, industry, and advanced education. We instill the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for students to experience success in entering the workforce, advancing along a career pathway, and achieving career aspirations. Please visit www.ocvts.org to learn more.

Photo Credit: Greg Sarles, OCVTS