Burlington County Institute of Technology
The Burlington County Institute of Technology is a county-wide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. BCIT's more than 2,000 students come from 38 sending school districts throughout the county.
BCIT has campuses in Medford and Westampton townships. Admission to BCIT is based on a competitive admissions test. The district develops apprenticeship and job training programs with local businesses and educational institutions.
As of the 2023–24 school year, the district, composed of two schools, had an enrollment of 2,067 students and 154.3 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
Campuses
The district's two campuses are:- Burlington County Institute of Technology Medford Campus which served 835 students)
- *Michael Parker, principal
- Burlington County Institute of Technology Westampton Campus which served 1,234 students
- *Joseph Venuto, principal
Programs
BCIT offers educational programs in a broad range of fields:- 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: Geospatial Technologies, 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.
Administration
Core members of the district's administration are:- Ashanti Holley, superintendent of schools
- Andrew C. Willmott, business administrator and board secretary