Youth Career Opportunity Program

The Youth Career Opportunity Program provides Ocean County’s young adults, ages 16-24, a safe & friendly environment where

they can learn and explore career and training opportunities. Ocean County PIC’s youth case management staff provides

youth customers the opportunity to participate in career & training services such as, information session, orientation, career

exploration and training grants (must meet WIOA eligibility requirements). Staff also assists with communication and

interviewing skills, resume development, job matching, job placement assistance, workshops, career expos and recruitment

events.  Our case managers connect our young adults with community resources and other workforce opportunities. The youth

programs, WRAP (Work Readiness Assistance Program) and HYPE (Helping Youth Prepare for

Employment) services are delivered in person or virtually and include:

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• High School completion

• Work experience and employment opportunities

• Career training in demand occupations with credentials

• Post-secondary education

• Apprenticeships

• Education & workplace mentoring

• Financial literacy

• Leadership development, including community service projects

• Career and life skills guidance and counseling

• Referral to community partner agencies                    

 

                                                        Ocean County Achievement Center

The Ocean County Achievement Center is a collaborative partnership with Ocean County College, Ocean County PIC, Inc., Georgian

Court University, and Goodwill’s Helms Academy. The Ocean County Achievement Center is hosted on OCC’s campus and

provides free comprehensive and individualized services to out-of-school young adults and adults. The services will address

academic, career, and financial goals. Services are provided by various community partners to engage young adults and adults in

educational programs, integrated education training, career exploration, work readiness training, internships, on-the-job

learning, leadership development, job placement, adult mentoring, and work experience opportunities.  Various funding sources

provide young adults (16-24) and adults with comprehensive services to gain career-decision-making tools, and to prepare

for their next steps in education and employment.   https://www.ocean.edu/ocean-county-achievement-center/ 

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                                         For more information, contact us at:                                                       

                    732-240-5995 x 5602 or oceancountypic.org@gmail.com

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                                                                                    Ocean County PIC, Inc

                                                                                      Located at the Ocean County Career Center

                                                                                     1959 Route 9, Toms River, New Jersey 08755  

                                                    Phone: 732-240-5995    Fax: 732-349-5627    Email: oceancountypic.org@gmail.com  

                                                                                  OFFICE OPEN: Monday - Friday  8:30am to 4pm

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