327 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 (view on map)
201-343-6000 • www.bergen.org
Robert J. Aloia, Superintendent of Schools
Jack Drakeford, Board of Education President

Bergen County at a Glance

Program

• Full- and Shared-time and Part-time

Enrollment

• 2,687 Secondary Students
• 25,412 Adult and Post-Secondary Students

40 Secondary Programs Including

• Science & Technology
• Engineering
• Business & Finance
• Medical Science
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Culinary Arts & Hotel Administration
• Telecommunications and Computer Science

15 Post-secondary and Adult Programs Including

• Adult & Continuing Education
• Apprenticeships
• Trade Extension
• Career Development
• Customized Training
• Emergency Medical Training

Key Contacts

• Business Administrator,
  Andrew Nemec:
  201-343-6000 X 4030
• Admissions:
  201-343-6000 X 2320
• Adult Education:
  201-343-6000 X 4007

Mission and Overview

Bergen County Technical Schools offer full- and part-time technical instruction to secondary, adult and elementary students. Programs include the Bergen County Academies, a full-time Technical High School in Teterboro, a Vocational High School in Paramus, and shared-time Technical Education Centers in Paramus and Teterboro. Adult programs include post-secondary programs, continuing education and the Bergen Workforce Center. With video production capabilities such as ATM, ISDN, ITV and distance learning, the district has infused Bergen County with unparalleled technology.

District Highlights

The cornerstone of Bergen County Technical School’s success has been its ability to adapt to the changing needs of local industry. The district has witnessed tremendous growth in the last decade. In 1992, the Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology (AAST) opened and became the model for the seven existing magnet high school programs that meld college-prep level classes with a career focus. Over ten years later, the Bergen County Academies receive four applications for every spot. Secondary programs also include a full-time Technical High School in Teterboro, which offers concentrations in 20 technical areas, a vocational high school for special needs students, and a shared-time Technical Education Center in Paramus.

Bergen County Technical Schools are a leading provider of post-secondary education. In cooperation with the Adult and Continuing Education Division, the Bergen Workforce Center and the Workforce Investment Board, the district provides education, job skills training, career planning, and job search assistance to all members of the community.

Looking Ahead

In addition to classroom renovations in Hackensack, the construction of a gymnasium and auditorium in Teterboro, BCTS plans to expand its Paramus Campus to serve a growing special needs population.

Learn more about Bergen County Technical Schools at www.bergen.org.