Cape May County Technical School District sees record attendance for Advisory Board meeting

Cape May Court House, NJ – More than 200 community members, district staff and industry partners were present at the Cape May Technical School District’s (Cape Tech) Advisory Board Meeting on April 9, creating a record attendance.

At the meeting, the attendees shared their expertise to positively impact student achievement and foster collaboration, communication and community engagement in support of the district's mission, objectives and newest endeavors. Many of the discussions focused on implementing more work-based learning opportunities for the students.

Cape Tech superintendent Jamie Moscony was the keynote speaker at the meeting, and Cape May County Commissioners Bobby Barr, Andrew Bulakowski and Melanie Collette were in attendance.

“Each year, our Advisory Board meetings bring in more and more community partners to Cape Tech. Over 200 people sat together in the same space, filling our rooms with ideas and growth for our students,” said Moscony. “The goal is to build our local economy and send our students out into the workforce with the most current and valuable skills. We can only do that with the help of those currently in the field - professionals right in our backyard. The same people who participate in these events understand the importance of sharing their knowledge.”

Cape Tech has 18 advisory boards, one for each of the programs offered at the school. Eric Traber, manager at Pier 47 Marina in Wildwood, is an advisor to the new Marine Maintenance course at Cape Tech. He was excited to participate in the meeting and contribute to the discussions.

“I hope to see young men or women graduate from Cape Tech with a basic understanding of our field and be ready to fill jobs in the workplace,” said Traber. 

The Marine Maintenance course will use modern technology to develop students’ skills and knowledge of marine systems, boating safety, navigation, seamanship, and more.

The advisory board also celebrated the achievements of Cape Tech’s 2025 distinguished alumna, Vincent Travascio. Travascio graduated from the HVAC program at Cape Tech in 2018 and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Building Automation at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Employed by Trane Heating & Air Conditioning, he applies his skills at different job sites. This includes being involved with designing the HVAC system for Cape Tech’s new addition.

The advisory board meeting was held at the district’s new state-of-the-art conference center, and guests enjoyed delicious appetizers, desserts and specialty teas provided by the onsite, student-run Perch Cafe.

Events that bring the community members and area professionals to Cape Tech highlight the district's offerings to a broader audience, with the goal to raise awareness of the value of career-focused programming and encourage partnerships that further strengthen that programming. 

If businesses, business owners or community members would like to become a member of a Cape Tech advisory board, please contact Kristen Schaffer at kschaffer@capemaytech.com. Advisory Board members will have the opportunity to attend two planning meetings per year with Cape Tech vocational teachers, during which they will act as consultants for their specific industry and expertise. Being a member of the Cape Tech Advisory Board can help businesses secure a strong pipeline of future employees that are skilled and ready to work.