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During Manufacturing Week, students in the OCVTS Engineering Technology Program, located in Jackson, NJ stepped inside the world of advanced manufacturing with an industry tour of Independence Cryogenic Engineering (ICE)/626 in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

From designing and building to testing and shipping MRI and X-ray systems, students witnessed firsthand the precision engineering, technical expertise, and collaboration required to produce complex medical imaging equipment that supports life-saving diagnoses and patient care.

Kirk Stevenson, General Manager, led the tour, introducing students to employees whose diverse backgrounds and skill sets contribute to the company’s success. Their stories highlighted an important message: there are multiple pathways to a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing and engineering. Through hands-on technical training, specialized skills, and real-world experience, students can prepare for opportunities in high-demand industries without every career path requiring a traditional four-year college degree.

The experience also offered a glimpse into the scale and impact of ICE/626’s work, including its role in a highly competitive engineering industry with leaders such as NASA and its business relationships with major pharmaceutical companies such as Merck and Pfizer.

In a special welcome to OCVTS students, the company’s CEO shared a video message emphasizing the growing need for the next generation of skilled workers. As ICE/626 hosted its first student tour, the visit created a valuable connection between classroom learning and the workforce opportunities awaiting today’s emerging talent.

At OCVTS, Career and Technical Education connects students with industry, transforms technical knowledge into practical skills, and opens doors to meaningful careers. Experiences like this demonstrate how industry partnerships help prepare students to become tomorrow’s engineers, innovators, and skilled professionals.

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OCVTS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON, NJ ⚙️
ℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
www.ocvts.org/engineering-computers

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A huge round of applause to Garden State Precast Inc. for their outstanding contribution during Manufacturing Week! By showing our OCVTS Engineering Technology students the ropes, you're not just shaping skilled workers; you're inspiring the future of our workforce! 🛠️

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON, NJ
This Program is an authentic makerspace equipped with machinery used in industry, designed to meet the current and emerging workforce needs in the advanced manufacturing industry. Students in the program will explore the production of metal and plastic products through manual and automated processes. Completers of this program will acquire a diverse and well-rounded set of academic and technical skills that will prepare them to enter the workforce and/or college. Students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of production machinery. This knowledge is valuable to aspiring engineers as they will possess a well-rounded understanding of the production process, allowing them to problem-solve and troubleshoot design challenges before they hit the production floor. We do this using project-based learning that will take the students through the prototyping and development process all the way through the production process. Areas of study include: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory/operations, interpreting engineering drawings, quality control, production planning, digital read-out skills, metal fabrication, GTAW (TIG) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, precision measurement and analysis, manual machining operations, Robotics and more...

WHAT IS MFG WEEK?
Manufacturing Day & Week is an opportunity for manufacturers to highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of skilled workers. An annual event that occurs on the first Friday of October, MFG DAY is an occasion during which manufacturers open their doors to showcase the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers.

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KOMO Machine, INC. and their sister company, Polyurethane Machinery Corporation (PMC) welcomed OCVTS Engineering Technology students from our Jackson Center for a tour of their 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility during Manufacturing Week. The tour included live demonstrations, including by an OCVTS graduate, and gift-bags with hats and t-shirts!

Director of Engineering, Steve Chen, and his knowledgeable staff were amazing hosts! During the tour, students learned about and saw firsthand how Komo designs and manufactures high-precision, American-made computer numerically controlled CNC routers and machining centers. Komo and PMC are committed to supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Both companies hope to see some of our bright students again, perhaps as future interns or team members!

Komo serves industries working with wood, plastics, composites, aluminum, and ferrous metals for aerospace, automotive, cabinetry, and metal fabrication. PMC specializes in manufacturing high-performance spray foam and polyurea coating equipment. Komo and PNC also provide career opportunities in welding, fabrication, and electrical.

OCVTS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON, NJ ⚙️
The Engineering Technology Program is an authentic makerspace equipped with machinery used in industry, designed to meet the current and emerging workforce needs in the advanced manufacturing industry. Students in the program will explore the production of metal and plastic products through manual and automated processes. Students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of production machinery. The program offers project-based learning that will take the students through the prototyping and development process all the way through the production process. Areas of study include: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory/operations, interpreting engineering drawings, quality control, production planning, digital read-out skills, metal fabrication & more..

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⚙️👷🏽‍♂️OCVTS Training and Industry Partnership Open Doors to Careers in Land Surveying and Engineering | October 14, 2026

(OCVTS) partnership with Olmeda Consulting, LLC, connects career-focused education with real-world experience in the surveying and geospatial industry.

Founded in 2024 and based in Manasquan, New Jersey, Olmeda Consulting provides geospatial services with a focus on accuracy, quality, safety, and dependable project delivery. Through this partnership, students gain hands-on experience with professional surveying equipment, field procedures, and industry practices under the guidance of experienced professionals.

By aligning technical training with the needs of industry, OCVTS engineering programs help prepare students for career opportunities in engineering, land surveying, and related fields. The district’s established Engineering Technology program provides students with a strong technical foundation, while the new Civil Engineering CADD and Surveying program, launching in 2027, will broaden access to specialized training. This connection between education and employment is reflected in graduates Alberto Cegion and Payton Gordon, who were hired as Instrument Operators following internships with Olmeda Consulting. The company is now looking to OCVTS for a third candidate to join its team as a Junior CAD Drafter, highlighting the role of career and technical education in developing a skilled workforce.

Founder Marc Olmeda, the partnership is an opportunity to introduce students to career paths they may not have previously considered and share the knowledge he has gained through more than 20 years of professional land surveying experience.

Through meaningful industry partnerships and hands-on learning, OCVTS continues to prepare students with the technical skills employers need while creating pathways to rewarding careers.

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ℹ️ LEARN ABOUT OCVTS PROGRAM
CIVIL ENGINEERING CADD & SURVEYING
▶ ocvts.org/construction

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
▶ ocvts.org/engineering-computers

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Success Stories
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ⚙️

Payton Gordon
Class of 2026
Land Surveyor
OLMEDA CONSULTING, LLC

The owner, Marc Olmeda, visited the OCVTS Jackson Center and did a presentation for our Engineering Technology Program. It piqued my interest, so I reached out to him.

Marc took on me and another classmate in July as instrument operators. I'm developing my skills in the surveying and engineering field.

OCVTS prepared me for the real world and played a huge role in my current position. Proficiency in basic measurements and math, such as understanding eighths, is crucial in the trades.

❝ Keep learning math! It's everywhere.❞

ℹ️ ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON
Engineering Technology is an authentic makerspace equipped with machinery used in industry, designed to meet the current and emerging workforce needs in the advanced manufacturing industry. Students in the program will explore the production of metal and plastic products through manual and automated processes. Completers of this program will acquire a diverse and well-rounded set of academic and technical skills that will prepare them to enter the workforce and/or college. Students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of production machinery. This knowledge is valuable to aspiring engineers as they will possess a well-rounded understanding of the production process, allowing them to problem-solve and troubleshoot design challenges before they hit the production floor. Areas of study include: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory/operations, interpreting engineering drawings, quality control, production planning, digital read-out skills, metal fabrication, GTAW (TIG) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, precision measurement and analysis, manual machining operations, workplace safety (OSHA-10), Robotics, and 3D printing. Students can earn HAAS certification for basic mill operator.

Learn More
→ https://www.ocvts.org/engineering-computers

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#ocvts #tradeschool #oceancountytradeschools

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Success Stories
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ⚙️

Alberto Cegion
Class of 2026
Land Surveyor
OLMEDA CONSULTING, LLC

The owner, Marc Olmeda, visited the OCVTS Jackson Center to speak to the Engineering Technology Program about his profession. I wasn't familiar with the word "surveyor," but everything he explained sounded interesting, so I decided to apply. I wasn't expecting to hear back from him because I didn't have any experience. I am very lucky to have been given this opportunity.

OCVTS changed my work ethic. It helped shape me into the person I am today. I'll always be grateful for everything I learned at OCVTS and how it helped me grow.

❝ Don't be afraid to embrace new experiences. Dive into something unfamiliar and unexpected, as you never know what opportunities may arise. Commit yourself fully and enjoy every moment of the journey. ❞

ℹ️ ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / JACKSON
Engineering Technology is an authentic makerspace equipped with machinery used in industry, designed to meet the current and emerging workforce needs in the advanced manufacturing industry. Students in the program will explore the production of metal and plastic products through manual and automated processes. Completers of this program will acquire a diverse and well-rounded set of academic and technical skills that will prepare them to enter the workforce and/or college. Students interested in pursuing a degree in engineering will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of production machinery.

Learn More
→ https://www.ocvts.org/engineering-computers

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#ocvts #engineeringschool

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OCVTS Success Stories

WELDING ⚡️⚙️
Michael Napolitano
Class of 2026
Pipefitter
LOCAL 274

OCVTS helped prepare me by providing me with the necessary knowledge and experience I needed to start working in the field.

I began my journey working on a natural gas pipeline. This trade is challenging, and the hours can be demanding, but the rewards are significant. I stay focused and strive to be the best version of myself.

❝Pay attention and don't take your time learning for granted.❞

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
WELDING
2 YEAR / 900 HOURS / TOMS RIVER / JACKSON
The OCVTS Welding Program offers students a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that seamlessly integrates practical skills with essential welding theory. Students gain expertise in a wide range of welding processes—including shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and flux core arc welding—as well as metal cutting techniques such as oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting. This rigorous, career-focused program prepares graduates for rewarding opportunities in unions such as Pipefitters, Ironworkers, and Sheetmetal Workers, as well as in the U.S. military and diverse construction and fabrication fields, including heavy equipment, ships, aircraft, pipelines, bridges, and boilers. Students also benefit from meaningful work-based learning experiences with local industries, connecting classroom instruction to real-world applications. Graduates are encouraged to join the American Welding Society (AWS), offering the chance to earn national certification and strengthen their competitive advantage in the workforce. With its blend of high expectations, hands-on training, and strong industry connections, the OCVTS Welding Program equips students with the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to launch a successful and fulfilling career in welding.

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