Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS

Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS is a public vocational school located in Hackensack, NJ. Situated in a large suburban setting, the school serves 195 students (IPEDS 2023) with a focus on skilled trades training. The institution reports a 73% completion rate and an 87% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), showing strong student engagement in its trade-focused programs.

The school offers certificate programs in HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology) and Electrician training. Both programs prepare students for careers in essential building trades that are in consistent demand across the construction and facilities management industries.

With an overall quality score of 65.50 out of 100, Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS provides accessible public trade education in the northern New Jersey area. As part of the Bergen County Technical Schools system, students benefit from a publicly funded institution focused on practical workforce preparation in the skilled trades.