Local businesses invited to help shape the future of CapeTech students

At its annual fall Advisory Board Meeting, the district will feature an update on course offerings, new programs and building spaces, and opportunities to expand partnerships with local business

Cape May Court House, NJ – Cape May County Technical School District (Cape Tech) leaders invite community members, business partners, district staff and industry partners to the annual fall Advisory Board Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between business and advisory board members while connecting career and technical programs with industry leaders to share best practices, curriculum, technology advancements, and create work based learning opportunities for Cape Tech students.

More than 170 community members and local professionals met at the 2024 Spring Advisory Board Meeting held at the Cape Tech Conference Center to discuss curriculum, equipment, internship opportunities and future programming for the district. During the meeting, Cape Tech officials highlighted the benefits of joining the advisory board and highlighted work based learning opportunities available to students and businesses. This event also showcased the newly opened conference space, which includes The Perch, a student-run restaurant, and a hotel.

“Our business partners and advisory board members provide our students with real-world connections through internships and work based learning experiences, preparing them to be career and future ready,” said Cape Tech Superintendent Jamie Moscony. “Our students are telling us that they’re feeling more prepared and self-confident entering the workforce after taking advantage of these opportunities – ready to take on the challenges in their field.”

Advisory Board members have the opportunity to attend two planning meetings per year with Cape Tech teachers to act as consultants for their specific industry and expertise. Being a member of the Cape Tech Advisory Board can help businesses secure a strong channel of future employees that are skilled and ready to work.

If businesses, business owners or community members would like to become a member of a Cape Tech advisory board, please contact Vanessa Strassner at vstrassner@capemaytech.com or Kristen Schaffer at kschaffer@capemaytech.com. The Spring Advisory Board Meeting will be held on April 9, 2025.