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Public County Vocational Schools (always check websites for most current info):

• CAREER TECH NJ
• Bergen County Technical Schools, Hackensack

Full-time day programs: Business professional/administrative assistant, Plumbing & Heating, Electrical Technology, HVAC & Refrigeration

• Burlington County Institute of Technology

Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aide, Dental Assisting, ECG Technician, Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician, Pet Grooming, Phlebotomy Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Carpentry, Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing, Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Diesel Technology, Welding, Cosmetology, Wastewater Operations

• Essex County Schools of Technology, Newark

Auto Repair, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Forklift Training, Plumbing Apprenticeship, Welding

• Hunterdon County Vocational Technical School, Flemington

Veterinary Assistant, Aesthetics, Certified Nurse Aide, Child Development Associate credential, Cosmetology, Drone Piloting, Fire Academy, Heavy Equipment Operator, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Welding, Wastewater Operations

Apprenticeship Programs: Automotive, Electrician, Plumbing, HVAC-R, Culinary, Vet Asst/Lab Tech

Additional basic and continuing education courses available

• Mercer County Vocational Technical School, Pennington and Trenton

Evening programs: Automotive Technology, Barbering, Cosmetology, Diesel and Truck Technology, Esthetics, Welding, Wastewater Operations

Certified Home Health Aide, EKG Technician, Massage Therapy, Venipuncture

• Middlesex County Vocational Technical School, East Brunswick and Piscataway

Full-time Programs (afternoon or evening, depending on program): Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC and Refrigeration, Plumbing Technology, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology

• Monmouth County Vocational School District, multiple locations in Monmouth County

Pre-Licensure Real Estate, Legal Secretary Training, Child Development Associate, Automotive Technology, Welding, Dental Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy Technician, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology

Note: FREE pre-apprenticeship program available for women and minorities, FREE ESL Healthcare classes, FREE Certified Nurse Aide program

• Morris County Vocational School District, Denville

HVAC/Refrigeration, Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG or Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Plumbing, Real Estate Pre-Licensing, Automotive Technology

Intro courses in Carpentry, Woodworking, Intro to Electrical Trades

• Union County Vocational Technical School, Scotch Plains

Full-time programs (8am-2pm or 2pm-8pm, depending on program): Cosmetology, Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC/Plumbing

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Private Career Training Options (check sites for most current info):

• AIMS Education, Piscataway and Edison

MRI Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technologist, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Surgical Technologist, Endoscopy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Cardiac Monitor Technician, EKG/Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician

• Artistic Academy, Morris Plains

Cosmetology, Aesthetics (facials, body treatment, makeup)

• Berkeley College, several locations (degree programs also offered)

Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician

• Central Career School, South Plainfield

Medical/Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Computer Networking and Security, Business and Technology Administrative Professional

• duCret School of Art, Plainfield
• Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration
• Eastwick College, Ramsey, Hackensack and Nutley

Bilingual Licensed Practical Nursing, Business and Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography, Electronics and Computer Technology, Funeral Service, Health Information Technology, Health Science, HVACR, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, OB/Gyn - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology, Ultrasound Technology

• Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville

Medical/Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, HVAC & Refrigeration, Electrical Systems Technician

• HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences, Paterson

Electrician Apprenticeship, Facilities Management, Manufacturing Technology, Plumber Apprenticeship, Welding

• The Kubert School, Dover

Cartooning and Graphic Art

• Lincoln Tech, South Plainfield

Diesel and Truck Technology, Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology

• Lincoln Tech, Iselin

Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Computer & Network Support Technician

• Lincoln Tech, Union

Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology, HVAC

• Parisian Beauty Academy, Hackensack
  • Cosmetology Programs
  • Esthetics Programs
  • Instructor Programs
  • Makeup Programs
  • Nail Programs
• Phlebotomy Training
• Robert Fiance Beauty Schools, North Plainfield, other locations

Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics/Makeup Artistry, Nail Technology

• The Pro Beauty Academy

Cosmetology, Skin Care, Nail Technology, Barbering

• Universal Technical Institute, Bloomfield (other locations nationwide with different programs)

Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology

Orlando, FL - Marine Mechanics

Orlando, FL and Phoenix, AZ - Motorcycle Mechanics

Some Special Tuition Assistance Options (info subject to change, check websites for updates):

• NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

  This agency provides tuition assistance with career training for individuals with learning disabilities and physical or mental impairments. Speak to your Case Manager for information about the referral process.

• NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities

  Division-funded services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities eligible to receive prevocational and life skills training.

• NJ Workforce Development - One Stop Career Centers

  WIOA Grant

  These centers are staffed with qualified professionals who assist youth (16-24 years old), unemployed or underemployed individuals with obtaining tuition grants for training needed to meet the demands of our present workforce.

• NJ-GIVS Scholarship

  NJ Governor’s Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ-GIVS) awards tuition benefits to women and minority students pursuing a certificate or degree program in a construction-related field. Please call 973-627-4601 x.245 for more information or go to Governor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ-GIVS) for a brochure.

• American Welding Society Welder Training Scholarships

  The AWS Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a program up to two years through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training, and cannot be used for credits towards a four-year program. Each AWS District has 25-$1,000 scholarships to award in 2019. Five scholarships will be designated for high school seniors for training following graduation.

• Imagine America Scholarship

  This annual scholarship program has helped thousands of high school seniors afford a career education at hundreds of career schools across the United States. Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive a $1,000 Imagine America scholarship! Contact Mrs. Thomson to be nominated. Students must plan to attend one of these specific schools.

• Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships

  Applicants must plan to pursue a career in the automotive industry and enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or technical/trade school. Minimum GPA: 3.0

• Mike Rowe Works Work Ethic Scholarship

  A scholarship for hard working students pursuing further study in a trade. Must be enrolled in an approved program: automotive technology, aviation technology, carpentry, commercial driving, construction, diesel technology, electrical technology, farming and agriculture, fire science and technology, heavy equipment operation, HVAC, machinery, manufacturing, marine technology, pipefitting, plumbing or welding.

• NJUA Trade and Vocational School Scholarship

  Qualified students who will be pursuing a Trade or Vocational degree at an accredited school located in New Jersey. Must be a US citizen or legal resident. (2) awards valued up to a total of $6,000 depending on the total cost of the program, to be applied to tuition only.