Name

Ocean County Vocational - Technical School

Legal name

Ocean County Vocational Technical School District

Website

http://www.ocvts.org/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Apprenticeship programs
• Adult education classes
• Shared-time vocational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toms River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational technical school district, OCVTS receives funding from government sources for high school student programs. Shared-time programs for high school students are provided at no tuition cost to students.
2. Adult Education Tuition: Adult learners pay tuition for accelerated 10-month programs and evening classes. Financial aid is available for adult learners.
3. Foundation and Donations: The OCVTS Foundation raises funds through events like the Annual Golf Outing ($81k raised in 2025) and International Chefs' Night Out ($85k raised in 2026) to provide scholarships, equipment and supplies for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) is a public vocational-technical school district providing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that combine classroom instruction with hands-on shop/lab training. Offerings include shared-time programs for high school students (no tuition), 10-month accelerated programs for adult learners (tuition-based), three full-time specialized career academies (MATES, GPAA, ALPS), adult evening classes (150+ options), apprenticeship programs, and special needs programs spanning trades such as construction, healthcare, automotive, culinary, marine, and performing arts.

Product overview

Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) is a vocational school district offering multiple distinct program types: Shared-Time Programs (part-time vocational training for high school students), 10 Month Accelerated Programs (intensive career training for adults), three full-time Career Academies (MATES for marine/environmental science, GPAA for performing arts, and ALPS for law/public safety), Adult Evening Classes (over 150 courses), Special Needs Programs, and Apprenticeship Programs. Programs span six major trade areas: Applied Arts (Audio Engineering, Design/Visual Communications, Fashion Design, Photography), Construction Trades (Building Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding), Engineering/Computer & Design (Computer Science, Networking/Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology), Health Sciences (Pre-Nursing, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Veterinary Assistant), Service Occupations (Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Child Care), and Transportation Technologies (Automotive, Collision Repair, Diesel, Marine, Transportation Mechanics). The district operates multiple campuses across Ocean County, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shared-Time Vocational Programs Part-time vocational training programs for high school students attending alongside their sending school districts. Offers hands-on training in trades such as construction, automotive, healthcare, applied arts, and more. Provided at no tuition cost.
• 10 Month Accelerated Programs for Adults Intensive career training programs for adult learners completing training in approximately 10 months, covering trades including culinary arts, healthcare, construction, and technical fields. Tuition-based with financial assistance available.
• MATES Academy (Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science) Full-time specialized high school academy focused on marine science, technology, and environmental education located in Manahawkin, NJ.
• GPAA (Grunin Performing Arts Academy) Full-time performing arts academy offering instruction in theatre, vocal music, dance, and audio engineering located in Toms River, NJ.
• ALPS (Academy of Law and Public Safety) Full-time academy focused on law, public safety, and related career pathways.
• Adult Evening Classes Over 150 evening classes for adult learners offering continuing education and skill development across various vocational areas.
• Apprentice Programs Registered apprenticeship programs combining 576 hours of trade-related classroom instruction with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with employer sponsors.
• Special Needs Programs (ECTE) Pre-vocational and ECTE (Extended Career and Technical Education) programs designed for students with special needs (IEP).
• Tiny Tech Preschool Part-time preschool administered by OCVTS where children learn through play with interest areas including art, science, music, and dramatic play. Program runs November through May. Cost is $200 for the full school year.
• 2026 Summer Camps Three summer camp programs offered in July 2026: Summer Exploratory Culinary Camp (Culinary Classics, Advanced Culinary, Baking Essentials, Advanced Baking), Grunin Performing Arts Academy Summer Performance Workshops (Audio Engineering, Theatre, Vocal Music, Dance), and MATES STEM Summer Experience (Marine and environmental sciences field experience).
• Bricklayer, Allied Craftworker & Mason Program New adult vocational program launched in 2025 to prepare students for in-demand careers in bricklaying, allied craftwork, and masonry trades.
• Legal Studies & Paralegal Practice Program New adult vocational program launched in 2025 to prepare students for in-demand careers in legal studies and paralegal practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 126 students earned 43 medals (17 gold, 12 silver, 14 bronze) at NJ SkillsUSA Championships in 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Design 446coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Design 446, a full-service marketing agency, partnered with OCVTS Design and Visual Communications program. Students collaborate with over 20 nonprofit organizations to provide real-world design experience while delivering customized creative solutions to community organizations. This pilot program connects students with practical design projects for local nonprofits.
• KEF AudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025KEF Audio, a global leader in high-fidelity sound innovation, launched a partnership with OCVTS Audio Engineering Program. The collaboration introduces immersive audio workshops, upgraded studio technology, and scholarship opportunities designed to enhance student learning through immersive audio technology and hands-on professional experience.
• IBEW Local 400, Professional Women in Construction, Monmouth County Vocational School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2023Joint hosting of Breaking Barriers networking event for female construction trades students. More than 40 female students from two counties connected with female industry leaders including Karla McCoy (Local 9 Plumbers and Pipefitters), Anna Krizin (Torcon), and Karen McFadden (Local 11 Organizer).
• Lester Glenn Auto GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the first-ever Pit Stop Challenge Finale, a competition showcasing automotive technician skills. Three OCVTS alumni participated in the finale with Automotive Technology program instructors and administrators serving as judges.
• Fulfill (Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partner in Feed the Need Thanksgiving meal program. Fulfill provides all turkeys for OCVTS culinary students to prepare thousands of meals for families in need across Ocean County.
• RWJ Barnabas Community Medical CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of Feed the Need program, providing all additional food items needed to prepare Thanksgiving meals. Also participates in career fairs and community service events.
• Viking YachtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViking Yacht Center in New Gretna provides Marine Service Technology students with hands-on tours of yacht craftsmanship and production, highlighting how CTE prepares students for careers while supporting local workforce.
• 20+ Healthcare Employers (Healthcare Career Fair)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating employers include ARISTACARE AT WHITING, Continuum Pediatric Nursing, ProSmile, 21 Plus, Hampton Ridge Healthcare, Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates, Atlantic Health Urgent Care, Home Helpers, Hackensack Meridian Health, Encompass Health, Star Pediatrics, Care Options for Kids, BAYADA, NJ State Nurses Association, CHEMED, Swan Hospice, DELTA-T GROUP, Centrastate Healthcare, Manahawkin Nursing, Comfort Care Central, FellowshipLIFE, Aurora Staffing, Elite Chiropractic, Seaview Orthopaedics, Carousel of Home Care, RWJBarnabas Health, and AMIB.
• 20+ Automotive Industry PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partners including Ray Catena Auto Group, Lester Glenn Auto Group, Pine Belt Automotive, OC Automotive Resources, Dashlight Solutions, OC Towing, United States Postal Service, Causeway Ford, Jay's Bus Service, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, VIVE Collision, NJDOT, Central Paint, First Priority Emergency Vehicles, 3M, and George Harms Construction Co. Inc.
• 60+ Construction Industry EmployerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 60 key construction industry employers attend the annual Ocean County Construction Trades Career Expo, connecting with vocational students and the general public for workforce recruitment.
• Waretown Volunteer Fire CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously donated the use of their hall for the OCVTS Foundation's 5K Turkey Dash fundraising event.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic County Institute of Technology: Adjacent NJ county vocational-technical school district operating shared-time high school programs, adult accelerated programs, and career academies with a very similar mix of healthcare, construction, automotive, and culinary tracks.
• Passaic County Technical Institute: NJ vocational-technical district operating shared-time, full-time academy, and adult programs serving Passaic County — directly analogous CTE model and funding structure to OCVTS.
• Bergen County Technical Schools: Larger NJ county vocational-technical district with shared-time programs, full-time academies, and adult education serving Bergen County. Larger scale but otherwise the closest functional analog in structure and program breadth.
• Monmouth County Vocational School District: Neighboring NJ county vocational school district with a nearly identical public CTE model — shared-time, adult, academy, and apprenticeship programs. Already a documented OCVTS partner (joint Breaking Barriers event) and the most structurally comparable direct peer.
• Burlington County Institute of Technology: New Jersey county vocational-technical school district serving Burlington County with shared-time high school, adult, and full-time academy programs — directly comparable structure, funding model, and program taxonomy to OCVTS.
• Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools: New Jersey county vocational-technical school district offering shared-time, adult, and academy programs comparable to OCVTS's structure across multiple campuses in Middlesex County.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute: National, for-profit postsecondary CTE provider focused on automotive, diesel, welding, and skilled trades with employer-aligned curriculum. Competes directly with OCVTS's adult accelerated and apprenticeship programs for adult learners but operates across many states with private capital.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit CTE chain offering automotive, HVAC, welding, healthcare, and culinary programs across multiple campuses. Competes with OCVTS for adult tuition students seeking industry certifications, especially in automotive and skilled trades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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