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Three Students Land Jobs Through Innovative Learning Program

10/8/2025

Summary

Seniors Gaining Employment

Three Atlantic County Institute of Technology seniors earned job offers through the Work-Based Learning Program.
Rishi Patel interned with Atlantic City Electric, shifting civil engineering to computer science.
Mehd Ali worked with Hamilton Township Municipal Utilities Authority, learning engineering's role in infrastructure.
Montclair State University promotes campus jobs through WORK, including an online development course and a $34,013 salary increase.

History

Historical Context

The Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) was enacted in 1982 to provide job training for economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly youth aged 14 to 21. By 1984, programs like the Work-Based Learning Program emerged, connecting students with employers such as Atlantic City Electric. Today, initiatives like these are vital for addressing skills gaps and enhancing local economies, benefiting students like Rishi Patel and Mehd Ali.

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Seniors Gaining Employment

Three Atlantic County Institute of Technology seniors earned job offers through the Work-Based Learning Program.
Rishi Patel interned with Atlantic City Electric, shifting civil engineering to computer science.
Mehd Ali worked with Hamilton Township Municipal Utilities Authority, learning engineering's role in infrastructure.
Montclair State University promotes campus jobs through WORK, including an online development course and a $34,013 salary increase.

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