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, please contact us at 732-240-5995 or complete an inquiry form for more information

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