EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The PACE Patient Care Technician students passed their National Healthcareer Association Certified Patient Care Technician Exam! Their hard work and dedication have prepared them to take the next step toward careers in the healthcare field. CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS!
Mrs. O'Brien's Digital Design students took their Adobe Certified Professional Certification Exam. Five students were successful on their Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop exam! Congrats to our Photoshop Professionals!
Mr. Renteria’s high school CAD and Engineering Design III class took their Solidworks Certification Exam. Four students were successful on the first attempt (left to right): Anthony Ona, Matt Ohlsen, Mason Sherbon, and Gabriella Nunez (not pictured). Gabriella had a perfect score! Congrats to our students!
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Be on the look out for Summer CTE Program sign ups!
There are limited spots and tons of fun!
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The Esports Summer program gives students a chance to learn games, compete, and manage an esports competition.
Our Summer Culinary program offers students a first time cooking experience while allowing others to enhance their novice culinary, sanitation, and food safety skills.
Our Summer STEAM programs allow students to use the engineering design process to investigate, explore, and create prototypes. Students use materials from slime to jelly and circuits to explore concepts around Science.
During the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (AF-JROTC) Summer Program, middle school students have the opportunity to explore all that AFJROTC has to offer. From character building to team building, drills, rocket creation, guest speakers, drills, and an ending ceremony, students are immersed in JROTC. The high school leadership team and instructors provide a great opportunity for students to explore the program before choosing it in high school.
Mr. Gardner, Mr. Heenan and Mrs. Steet's high school senior Communication Academy students toured CBS Studios and Amazon Live in New York City! Students observed a live television production, studio operations, control rooms and newsroom workflows.
At Amazon Live, students explored livestreaming, digital branding and audience engagement. And, the group met and spoke with the legendary Ms. Gayle King, television personality, author, and broadcast journalist!
In the Aviation Summer Program, 6th and 7th grade students have an opportunity to learn about the dynamics of flight. Students engage in challenges to help them understand the Science of flight and more! Last summer, Aviation students ended the week with a tour of the airport where they learned the ins and outs of airport operations.
Completing a pre-apprenticeship gives high school students valuable hands-on experience and foundational skills, making it easier pursue career pathways and registered apprenticeships upon graduation.
Youth Transition to Work Pre-Apprenticeship Grant
For the 2026-2027 school year, the New Jersey Department of Labor awarded Egg Harbor Township School District $599,993 through the Pre-apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Grant. The YTTW program provides participating high school seniors with specialized skills training during the school day in the following areas: electrical, emergency medical technician (EMT), heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), manufacturing, patient care technician, and welding.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 1 - First Day for Students
September 7, 21 - School Closed
September 26 - Eagle Fest (11 - 3pm)
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Dr. Carmelita Graham
Director, Vocational Education and Career and Technical Education
District Office, Slaybaugh Primary School
13 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
​Phone: 609-653-0100
Email: grahamc@eht.k12.nj.us
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