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91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute Student Will Start Automotive Career in Newark

Michelle Lang — Mon, 05 May 2025 14:08:18 +0000

It’s somewhat rare to see a female fixing a vehicle, but student Eula Juanita Lovett hopes that is changing. She will complete the Automotive Technician program at NCCTI in May and already has a full-time job lined up at in Newark.

Lovett is particularly excited about her job because the auto repair shop is in Newark, where she lives, and is co-owned by a woman. Hilda Mera owns S&A Auto Center with her husband and has requested to be connected with female NCCTI students in the Automotive Technician program.

“For me, it is very important to hire women,” Mera said.

In addition to hiring female technicians to work on vehicles, Mera exposes them to the administrative side of the business should they want to pursue positions as managers or owners. Lovett is interested in furthering her career in the automotive field beyond the technician level, so she’s excited to learn more about leadership opportunities, especially from a female perspective.

Lovett also wants to be an honest mechanic that customers trust.

“I want to help women understand their cars better and keep up with maintenance so they’re not going to get scammed,” she said.

Lovett decided to pursue a career in the automotive industry because of the connection she developed with cars through her brother, who passed away two years ago. The pair bonded over video games, and the first one that they played together was the racing game Need for Speed. Her brother also gave her driving lessons and helped her pass her road test on the first try.

The independence that comes with being able to drive has always been important to Lovett as well.

“It’s freedom to be able to get to where you need to go, when you have to go,” she said.

Lovett lives close to NCCTI’s main campus and saw the school’s sign when she was walking to the corner store. She saw the program offerings and liked the idea that community was in the name since she is very connected to Newark. She spoke with NCCTI Admissions Representative Aziza Johnson and decided to enroll in the Automotive Technician program. She started in July.

Her experience at NCCTI has been positive. She has learned a lot and says instructors John Zaccheus and Winston Thomas have built an environment that promotes learning.

“They create this space where you can make mistakes, ask for help and correct it,” she said. “And now I have the tools that I need to prevent that next time.”

Lovett also said the hands-on aspect of the training is incredibly valuable in preparing students for the real world.

“I can read about cars all day, but until I actually pop the hood, put it on a lift and see what’s wrong, it doesn’t mean anything,” she said.

Being part of the Automotive Technician class has had its challenges, with Lovett facing some doubts and fears along the way. But she’s grateful for the opportunity and knows the experience will make her stronger and she will have a career she enjoys.

“Women deserve to be in this program,” Lovett said. “I just want this school to keep encouraging more women to sign up and give more women autonomy in any field that they choose.”

Mera agrees and hopes to continue working with NCCTI to give women opportunities in the automotive field.

“I love what the school is doing with the young generation, or whoever wants to learn this trade,” she said. “Especially because they’re empowering young ladies that want to pursue this career.”

NCCTI Director Miguel Pacheco said the school is committed to helping all students realize their career goals.

“We enroll students in their program of choice and work to educate them and prepare them for a career in that field,” he said. “We’re so pleased to have employer partners like S&A Auto Center that are looking to not just employ our students but mentor them and help them navigate the next steps in their career.”

Lovett appreciates the staff at NCCTI and recommends the school to everyone she meets who might be interested in automotive and health care training. She also said if she has children and they’re looking for those types of programs, she will sign them up at NCCTI.

NCCTI is an accredited post-secondary career and technical institution that is currently enrolling for the following programs: Automotive Technician, Medical Assistant Clinical and Patient Care Technician. For more information, call 973-824-6484, email nccti@newcommunity.org, log onto or visit 274 South Orange Ave., Newark.

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute Hosts Patient Care Technician Info Session

Michelle Lang — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:17:16 +0000

hosted an information session for its Patient Care Technician (PCT) program on Jan. 31 at the school’s main campus.

Attendee learned about the school, the PCT program, its requirements and how to enroll. They heard from PCT instructor Dr. Ehab Salib, current PCT students and Admissions Representative Aziza Johnson. The next session of PCT classes will begin on March 25.

If you missed the event but are interested in more information, call 973-824-6484 or text 914-627-8219.

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute Recruits for Building Trades Program

Michelle Lang — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:57:09 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) hosted an open house for its Building Trades Specialist program on Sept. 15 at the NCCTI Training Center, 210 West Bigelow St., Newark. Attendees got to meet NCCTI Director Dr. Sylvia McCray, Student Recruiter Aziza Johnson and program instructor Yusto Awich. They also got a tour of the facility where classes take place and participated in a hands-on demonstration.

Those interested in enrolling in any of NCCTI’s accredited post-secondary programs should visit or call the school at 973-824-6484.

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute to Host Automotive Technician Open House on June 15

Michelle Lang — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:43:50 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting an open house for its on Wednesday, June 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the school’s Main Campus, 274 South Orange Ave., Newark.

Participants will meet the instructor and learn about the program, its requirements and how to enroll.

If you’re unable to attend the open house, please contact Aziza Johnson, Student Recruiter/Admissions Representative, at ajohnson@newcommunity.org or call the main number at 973-824-6484.

NCCTI Virtual Information Session: Building Trades Specialist

Michelle Lang — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom for its program. Details are below.

Building Trades Specialist Zoom Information Session:

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 837 3631 3803
Passcode: NCCTI

If you’re unable to participate in the information session, please contact Aziza Johnson, Student Recruiter/Admissions Representative, at ajohnson@newcommunity.org or call the main number at 973-824-6484.

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute to Host Building Trades Virtual Information Session March 22

Michelle Lang — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:03:08 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom for its program. Details are below.

Building Trades Specialist Zoom Information Session:

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 837 3631 3803
Passcode: NCCTI

NCCTI is an accredited post-secondary career and technical institution that offers the following programs: Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Building Trades Specialist, Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Community Healthcare Worker, Culinary Arts Specialist and Business & Computer Technologies. NCCTI also operates a comprehensive Financial Opportunity Center and Bridges to Career Opportunities Program sponsored by the local and national Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) offices. For more information, call 973-824-6484, log onto or visit 274 South Orange Ave., Newark.

Virtual Information Session for Clinical Medical Assistant Program Set for March 16

Michelle Lang — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:05:56 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom for its program. Details are below.

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Zoom Information Session:

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 865 1591 2177
Passcode: NCCTI

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute Culinary Arts Virtual Info Session

Michelle Lang — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting a Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. for those interested in its Culinary Arts Specialist program. The session will be held via Zoom with meeting ID 327 808 5920. The passcode to join the meeting is NCCTI.

You can also use the following link to join the meeting:

Please contact Aziza Johnson at 973-669-5633 or ajohnson@newcommunity.org with any questions.

We hope to see you on March 2!

NCCTI is an accredited post-secondary career and technical institution that offers the following programs: Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Building Trades Specialist, Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Community Healthcare Worker, Culinary Arts Specialist and Business and Computer Technologies. NCCTI also operates a comprehensive Financial Opportunity Center and Bridges to Career Opportunities Program sponsored by the local and national Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) offices. For more information, call 973-824-6484, log onto newcommunitytech.edu or visit 274 South Orange Ave., Newark.

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute to Host Virtual Information Session for Culinary Arts Program March 2

Michelle Lang — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:54:26 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom for its program. Details are below.

Culinary Arts Specialist Zoom Information Session:

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 327 808 5920
Passcode: NCCTI

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute Zoom Info Session: Clinical Medical Assistant

Michelle Lang — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

91��Ƭ Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI) is hosting an informational Zoom session for its Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program. Details are below.

CMA Zoom Information Session:

Dec. 15, 2021 at 10 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 834 6346 0875
Passcode: CMA

NCCTI is an accredited post-secondary career and technical institution that offers the following programs: Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Building Trades Specialist, Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Community Healthcare Worker, Culinary Arts Specialist and Business and Computer Technologies. NCCTI also operates a comprehensive Financial Opportunity Center and Bridges to Career Opportunities Program sponsored by the local and national Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) offices. For more information, call 973-824-6484, log onto or visit 274 South Orange Ave., Newark.