HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE STUDENTS, PARENTS & ADULT JOB SEEKERS ARE ALL WELCOME! 

This event is opened to the general public.

Come join us for our 4th Annual Community Construction Career Expo hosted by Ocean County Vocational Technical School District (OCVTS) and the Ocean County Career Center! There will be 40+ businesses in attendance, hands-on instructional demos, discussion panels for high school juniors, seniors, & adults, plus opportunities for on-site interviews and more! Don't Forget to check out the Excavator Rodeo Competition around 11AM!

Incoming middle, high school students, and adult learners can explore the various trade occupations and meet directly with OCVTS staff and current students! Discover your passion and learn about trade careers!

Speak with admissions representatives from OCVTS about the opportunities available! 

Apply for an OCVTS Program during the event and the $50 application fee will be WAIVED!

Date & Time:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

(Rain Date: May 15th)

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• 40 + BUSINESSES IN ATTENDANCE

• DISCUSSION PANELS

• HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS

• ONSITE INTERVIEWS 

• EXCAVATOR RODEO COMPETITION

• PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS & MORE

WHY OCVTS (Career and Technical Education)?

• You Get Hands-on Training for In-Demand Careers

• OCVTS Offers Job Placement Services

• Fast Route to Full-Time Employment

• Shorter Route to Full-Time Employment

• Financial Aid Available & Affordable Tuition

• Economical Alternative to College

High School Seniors & Adults

Bring a Resume for On Site Job Interviews!

Discussion Panels by:

Coming Soon

EXCAVATOR RODEO COMPETITION

WATCH TOP OPERATORS IN THE AREA COMPETE IN A EXCAVATOR RODEO

Round 1 will begin around 11:00am.  Competitors will include representatives from OCVTS Heavy Equipment Operator Program, more companies coming soon...

Hosted by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School & Ocean County Career Center

Rain Date: May 16, 2023

Event Contact Info

jrosenfeld@ocvts.org

Event Contact Info For Students and Schools

nwallner@ocvts.org

BUSINESSES IN ATTENDANCE 

Businesses are being added daily

• Earle

• The Driving Academy

• Army National Guard

• Allied Fire & Safety

• JS Pro Construction

• Redaelli Industries, LLC

• Stavola

• Perennial Homes, LLC

• Carl's Fencing, Decking, and Home Improvements

• Esposito Construction

• All County Exteriors

• George Harms Construction

• IBEW Local Union 400 JATC 

• Local Union 255 Carpenters

• Professional Women in Construction NJ

• Eosso Brothers Paving

• FWH Associates, PA

• LIXIL (American Standard)

• Whiting-Turner

• NJ Construction Craft Laborers Apprentice Program (NJCCLAP)

• J.H. Roberts Inc.

• OCEAN, INC.

• Michael J. Wright Construction

• CMM Custom Homes

• Navy

• NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council

• Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

• Mazza Recycling

• Ocean County Career Center

• MORE BEING ADDED