In celebration of Career and Technical Education Month, the New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce the second annual CTE Scholar Award Program, which honors exceptional CTE students across New Jersey.

The NJDOE, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, has developed comprehensive criteria to recognize outstanding CTE students at local educational agencies with approved CTE programs. Key criteria for this recognition include:

  1. Demonstrate a high level of achievement in a CTE program as exemplified by course grades, industry- recognized technical assessments, and teacher recommendations.
  2. Demonstrate a high level of achievement in at least three academic classes, as exemplified by course grades, end-of-course assessments, and teacher recommendations.
  3. Successfully complete a college-level course or a work-based learning (WBL) experience including, but not limited to, employment under a cooperative education agreement, an internship, or a work-based structured learning experience.
  4. Participate in a career and technical student organization (CTSO) or a community service project that demonstrates the application of career and technical skills.

The NJDOE has developed several resources to support LEAs with the submission process. All resources and additional information can be found on the CTE SAP webpage.

Learn more, including the dates of information sessions for LEAs and registration details, in the advisory.