IMPORTANT NOTICE
OCVTS is operating on a regular schedule today, 1/7/25. If a student’s home school district has a delayed opening, they will not be considered tardy for OCVTS this morning. This applies to our Academies (ALPS, GPAA, and MATES), as well as our Shared-Time Vocational Programs (Shared-Time: If sending districts have a delayed opening students will not be marked absent).
Due to the inclement weather expected in the area the OCVTS district will be closed on Monday, January 3, 2022. Adult evening school will also be closed.
AN INDUSTRY-LEADING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
YOU'RE INVITED
TO OUR OPEN HOUSE
Attend a Districtwide Open House on Thursday, February 1 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Adults & High School Seniors Attend a Special Info Session for our 10 Month Accelerated Programs at 5:30PM.
Tour Facilities, Speak with Instructors, Detailed Course Overviews
WHAT LOCATION TO VISIT? View Course Locator Chart
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
14
Construction Career Expo & Job Fair
Adult Job Seekers & Students Come to a Job Fair. Excavator Rodeo Competition!
40+ Businesses, Onsite Interviews, Hands-on Trade Demos, Speak with Trade School Representatives & Business Employers & Excavator Rodeo Competition!
Spring
'25
Spring 2025 Adult Evening Class Registration
Browse Courses & Register Online
This Spring Choose from Over 150 Classes & Apprentice Programs in 5 Trade Areas
MARCH 20, 2025
OCVTS Hosts New Jersey SkillsUSA Marine Service Technology Championship Competition
OCVTS Toms River campus proudly hosted the New Jersey SkillsUSA Championship Competition in Marine Service Technology. This prestigious event brought together top high school and post-secondary students from across the state to showcase their expertise in marine mechanics, diagnostics, and repair.
MARCH 13, 2025
OCVTS Foundation’s 28th Annual International Chefs' Night Out Raises $85k to Benefit Ocean County Vo-Tech Students
It was a fun night of food and fundraising at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River on Monday night at the 28th Annual International Chefs' Night Out. The evening included over 40 food, dessert and beverage vendors from around Ocean County, providing endless options for an incredible evening of sweet and savory sampling.
FEB 23, 2025
New Jersey Performing Arts High School Makes History
The Grunin Performing Arts Academy (GPAA) is honored to have its fall drama, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, selected for the International Thespian Festival—the world's largest high school theatre event. GPAA is one of just eight schools worldwide and only the second in New Jersey to receive this honor. To make this opportunity a reality, GPAA must raise funds to cover travel and production costs.
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Choose from over 30 career training programs for high school students & adults, Seven 10-month career training programs for adult learners & Three full-time career academies for high school students.
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High school students should speak with their school counselor. Adult learners contact one of our admissions representatives.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Fill out an online application & submit it. Adult learners make sure to inquire about financial assistance. Shared time students applying for programs starting in September 2025 , the application will open January 2, 2025.