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. 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                    

 

                                                                     The Youth Career Opportunity Program:

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HYPE (Helping Youth Prepare for Employment) provided by Bright Harbor Healthcare. 

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WRAP (Work Readiness Assistance Program) provided by Ocean County College at the Ocean County Achievement Center (OCAC).

The OCAC is a collaborative partnership with Ocean County PIC, Inc., Ocean County College, Goodwill Helms Academy & Georgian Court

University.  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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