Burlington County Institute of Technology

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The Burlington County Institute of Technology is a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. BCIT's more than 2,000 students come from 20 sending school districts throughout Burlington County.

BCIT has campuses in Medford and Westampton Township. Admission to BCIT is based on a competitive admissions test. BCIT develops apprenticeship and job training programs with local businesses and educational institutions.

[edit] Programs

BCIT overs educational programs in a broad range of fields:^[1]

• High tech: Electronics, Computer Science Applications, Computer Assisted Drafting and Office Technologies, Robotics, Pre-engineering, A+ and NET+.
• Traditional majors: Automotive Technology, Printing/Graphics Communication, Welding, Drafting, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Fleet Maintenance Mechanics and Auto Body Repair are certified by the respective industries. Cosmetology and Health Occupations must pass licensing exams upon completion of their educational programs. Building Trade, Electrical Trade and Office Technology students in the high school program enroll in apprenticeships during their senior year.
• Other: Veterinarian Assistant, Ornamental Horticulture, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Advertising, Art and Design, Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Fashion Design and Fabrication, Law and Public Safety and Sports Medicine.

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[edit] External links

• Burlington County Institute of Technology
• Burlington County Institute of Technology's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Burlington County Institute of Technology
• Westampton Campus Alumni
• Medford Campus Alumni