OCVTS | Ocean County Vocational Technical School District top of page 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. IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS Schools AN INDUSTRY-LEADING LEARNING EXPERIENCE YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR INFO SESSION ON MAY 9TH, 2024 FOR GRADUATING SENIORS & ADULTS MORE DETAILS Come & Learn all about our 10 Month Accelerated Programs 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. MORE DETAILS Tour Facilities, Speak with Instructors, Detailed  Course Overviews WHAT LOCATION TO VISIT? View Course Locator Chart SHARED-TIME PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCELERATED PROGRAMS 10 MONTH PROGRAMS | ADULTS CAREER ACADEMIES FULL-TIME SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS EVENING CLASS REGISTRATION ADULT EVENING CLASSES CHOOSE FROM OVER 150 CLASSES SPECIAL NEEDS PRE-VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT SHARED TIME PROGRAM SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 MORE DETAILS UPCOMING EVENTS SMR '26 2026 SUMMER CAMPS Choose from 3 Camps this Summer in the areas of Culinary Arts, Performing Arts/Audio & Marine Science/STEM Join in on the fun this summer and experience a camp that is right for you. Details APRIL 30 ADULT & GRADUATING SENIOR SPRING INFO SESSION Over 30 Career Training Programs & (10) 10 Month Accelerated Programs Attend an Info Sessions For Graduating Seniors & Adults on April 30th Details MAY Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Adult Job Seekers & Students Come to a Job Fair. Excavator Rodeo Competition! 50+ Businesses, Onsite Interviews, Hands-on Trade Demos, Speak with Trade School Representatives & Business Employers & Excavator Rodeo Competition! Details SPRING 26 Spring 26 Adult Evening Class Registration Browse Courses & Register Online This Fall & Spring Choose from Over 150 Classes & Apprentice Programs in 5 Trade Areas Details FALL '26 Tiny Tech Preschool We are a part-time preschool administered by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District (OCVTS). Now Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 School Year Details MORE EVENTS MORE NEWS APRIL 21, 2026 Ocean County Vocational Technical School Students Bring Home 43 Medals From New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships One hundred twenty-six Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students competed in the New Jersey SkillsUSA Championships in March and April at multiple sites across Ocean and surrounding New Jersey counties. Students earned 43 medals—17 gold, 12 silver, and 14 bronze—across more than 57 career and technical education events. APRIL 13, 2026 58 Future Nurses Take the Next Step at OCVTS Capping Ceremony Fifty-eight Practical Nursing students at OCVTS recently received the traditional nurse’s cap at a ceremony recognizing the achievements and accomplishments in completing the first half of the intense and comprehensive nursing program. March 30, 2026 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 on March 23. 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. LATEST NEWS STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES Browse our collection of student success stories.   Our students successes range from opening their own business, continued education and landing a career in their direct field of training. Read Stories WATCH A VIDEO LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS WATCH A VIDEO Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Shared-Time Promotional Video 2025 For High School Students Play Video | 17 min 10 MONTH ADULT PROGRAMS For Adult Students Play Video | 15 min Full-Time High School Career Academies Play Video | 15 min Audio Engineering Program For: Shared-Time H.S + Full-Time H.S + Adults Play Video | 02:49 min OCVTS Construction Career Expo & Job Fair Play Video | 5 min Your Next Move Start investing in your future... SELECT PROGRAM OF STUDY 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. SPEAK WITH US 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 2026 , the application will open January 5 2026. Get Started SPEAK WITH US APPLY TODAY Schools parent portal calendars Top bottom of page