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Bayonne opens vocational school offering carpentry, welding and cosmetology programs
Summary
District staff reported the new vocational school has opened, hosting Bayonne High School students and offering career programs including carpentry, plumbing, welding, cosmetology, fashion design, logistics and exercise science.
A district official identified in the record as Mr. Copz. told trustees the new vocational school opened on the first day of classes and already hosts Bayonne High School students taking career-technical electives.
Mr. Copz. listed programs that include carpentry, plumbing, welding, cosmetology, fashion design, logistics and exercise science, and said the building was constructed by union workers and designed to connect students to future union and industry jobs.
“The building’s full with Bayonne High School students…we are preparing kids not only for college but for career as well,” Mr. Copz. said. He added the partnerships the district has with employers will provide job opportunities for students.
Why it matters: the vocational program expands career pathways for students and is intended to link training directly to local employment opportunities; trustees were presented the update as an operational report rather than a proposal requiring board action.
Next steps: trustees received the report; no motion or vote regarding the vocational school was recorded in the workshop.
