About GCIT

VISION

Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) students will be prepared to compete in both higher educational and workforce environments. They will possess the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to make meaningful career choices, to be productive in the workplace, and to build life-long skills to function independently in the community. The GCIT administration and faculty will provide students with an atmosphere that is conducive to student learning and welcomes involvement in school activities and organizations. Our vision for the school climate includes a spirit of care, respect, inclusiveness, and support.

MISSION

It is the mission of the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District to enable students to become:

• Life-long learners
• Positive contributors to the community
• Problem solvers
• Productive workers
• Ethical decision-makers

It is the expectation of the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District that all pupils achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) at all grade levels.

In order to achieve these goals, the district, in partnership with parents, trade organizations, institutions of higher education, local businesses and community organizations, will provide:

• A challenging curriculum aligned to NJCSLS
• Excellence in instructional practice
• A safe, supportive, drug-free environment
• Opportunities for exploration and discovery
• Technological resources to promote learning
• Activities designed to develop career-related skills

Our pledge is to afford our students the experiences which encourage academic, vocational, and social growth with a special emphasis on pride, respect, and personal responsibility.

GUIDANCE

The Guidance Department is an integral part of the district’s educational program. Counseling and/or other related services are available to aid pupils in making informed and responsible decisions concerning life’s many choices – personal, educational, and career/vocational. Please direct any questions to the Guidance Department at 856-468-1445 ext. 2103.

CHILD STUDY TEAM

A wide variety of special education programs are available for students who require specialized instruction and/or related services such as speech/language services, occupational therapy and physical therapy in order to meet their educational needs.  

If you have any questions about the programs described or feel that your child may require services, please call the office of Special Education at 856-468-1445 ext. 2515.

SECTION 504

Students who require services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are afforded required accommodations. The district operates an Intervention and Referral Services Committee to assist students who are experiencing difficulty with school-related issues.

ATHLETICS

GCIT is home of the Cheetahs! Athletics is an integral part of the school program and, as such, is a vital facet in the life of high school. The purpose of the athletic program is to offer as many opportunities as possible to develop athletic skills, positive attitudes, strong character, and school spirit, which reach beyond the athletic fields. Athletes compete in the Tri-County Conference, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and the New Jersey Technical Athletic Council. For more information, contact Athletics at 856-468-1445 ext. 2772.

ACTIVITIES

GCIT offers many school activities and programs for students to participate in. They are given the opportunity to join a variety of clubs or organizations. Every Friday is Club Day, where students can spend extra time in one of the many clubs that are offered. Please visit www.gcit.org for more information. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are available to all of the students. 

WORK BASED LEARNING

GCIT provides Work Based Learning (WBL) experiences that build upon a student’s education to support a chosen career pathway. WBL experiences provide students the opportunities to clarify their career goals, explore the multitude of career possibilities, develop and practice fundamental employability skills, apply high level academic and technical skills at the worksite, and consider what further education and training may be needed. Overall, these experiences are meant to enhance the students’ career readiness for the future workforce.

There are many types of WBL experiences that are provided by GCIT.  Each type can be categorized by the rigor of the work experience and how much engagement the student has with the experience.

There are four categories of WBL:

• Career Awareness - Initial experiences that build and increase knowledge of the variety of career opportunities available in any given industry needed to pursue a career interest or goal.  
• Career Exploration - Recurring experiences that encourage the development and understanding of the skills necessary for career planning and decision-making.
• Career Preparation - Sustained interactive experiences with professionals from business and industry that are designed to deepen student knowledge and develop essential skills related to a chosen career pathway.
• Career Training - Paid experiences that prepare individuals through specific instruction by teaching the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed for employees to perform a specific job or occupation within the workplace.

For more information about Work Based Learning, contact GCIT’s Work Based Learning Coordinators

 

SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES

The School Based Youth Services Program (SBYS) offers GCIT students individual and family counseling, recreational activities,  leadership opportunities and other supportive services.  SBYS is partly funded through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Family and Community Partnerships. 

The mission of SBYS is to improve the emotional well-being of teens and assist them in earning their diploma while maintaining a happy, healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

The staff of SBYS is trained to work with a variety of issues such as stress, depression, drug and alcohol use, sexual orientation, eating disorders, family problems, and much more. Recreational activities are open to students who attend GCIT and GCSSSD.  

Counselors are available between the hours of 8:00 am to 2:15 pm, Monday through Friday. The SBYS offices are located in the 100 wing of GCIT.  

For more information or to make an appointment, please call Dr. Jacob, Director of SBYS, at 856-468-1445 ext. 2691.