County Prep students visited Newport Center Mall on Friday, December 9 for an educational experience. Students engaged in decision-making activities which reinforced independent living skills. In addition, the field trip underscored the importance of respect in a group setting.
County Prep students visited Bryant Park on Wednesday, December 14 for an educational experience supporting leadership roles and financial literacy. Students were paired off to purchase items and place lunch orders. This was a culminating experience for them as part of an after-school program.
Chef Kevin Collins and his junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 29 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." Chef Puc did an outstanding job presenting to the students to give them a glimpse of culinary arts at the college level. Ms. Nunez provided an overview...
Chef Joe Delesky's junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 22 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." The students cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program. Chef Puc demonstrated a culinary lesson on how to prepare different types...
Ira Stern from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program spoke with County Prep students on Monday, November 21 to discuss careers in the auto services industry. This Apprenticeship is a full-time employment opportunity combined with On-The-Job training and related classroom instruction. Students take classes in theory and apply them in...
Mark Kiuper and current students from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) - Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship Program presented to over 75 students at County Prep High School on Monday, October 17. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Physical Therapy...
NJ Safe Schools - Rutgers University of Public Health offered a Cosmetology Safety and Health Workshop to County Prep senior cosmetology students this fall. The training is based on the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Youth @ Work Curriculum. The workshop covered topics such as common work injuries, hazard identification and control, emergency responses, job...
County Prep students visited Kean University on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The students attended an informative presentation as an overview of the institution followed by a tour of the expansive campus including the library, classrooms, theater, and numerous state-of-the-art buildings. They met with an admissions representative to discuss the various programs offered at the institution...
County Prep juniors and seniors visited Fairleigh Dickinson University on Friday, October 21. These aspiring young professionals met with Israel Delgado from the Latino Promise program and current FDU Latino Promise students to get an in-depth view of the benefits of a small program tailored to the unique needs of students coupled with the vast...
County Prep students visited Dorney Park's Fright Fest on Friday, September 30 for an educational and fun-filled day. Students paired off into groups and engaged in activities that helped them face their fears and build support systems to overcome obstacles.