The Bergen County Technical School District held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new school in Paramus.

Construction began for a new Career and Technical Education School last week that will support the capacity for about 260 students. Officials say the school will address shortages in high-demand technical fields.

The ceremony was attended by state and county officials, including Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, County Executive Jim Tedesco, and representatives from the Board of County Commissioners.

Tedesco said in a statement that the new school will be a milestone project for the Technical School District and Bergen County.

"As we look to the future of what education can and should be, it is critical to anticipate the needs not just in education, but in the workforce. This new career technical education school supports alternative paths and builds a more inclusive education system that has something for every single student, all while helping ensure Bergen County remains competitive in the 21st-century global economy,” Tedesco said.

The school is set to open in 2025.