Under the guidance of Jennifer Ramos, Supervisor of Career, College, and Community Connections, the district has developed an extensive dual enrollment network that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. Partnerships with institutions such as Essex County College, Stockton University, Rutgers University, and Montclair State University provide students with both academic rigor and financial advantage. In some cases, students can complete substantial portions of an associate degree before graduation, Technology program allows students to graduate with CompTIA credentials, positioning them for immediate entry-level roles or continued postsecondary study. At the same time, leaders are exploring future pathways in education and sports medicine, both to meet workforce gaps and to broaden student participation across gender and demographic lines. DUAL ENROLLMENT AND COLLEGE ACCELERATION Balancing career readiness with academic advancement is a defining feature of Essex Tech. 274 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02
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