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Ocean County Achievement Center

Welcome to the 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 365球赛平台’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.

The Work Readiness Assistance Program is funded through a grant provided by the Ocean County Department of Human Services and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

The Adult Education, Civics, and Workforce Preparation Program is funded by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for Consolidated Adult Basic Skills (Title II) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Programs.

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Ocean County Achievement Center Newsletter

Celebrate our students’ latest achievements! Learn more about standout moments, recent graduations, and highlights from our programs. Stay connected with all the exciting events and milestones happening at the Ocean County Achievement Center!

Services Provided by Various Community Partners Include:

  • High School Diploma Preparation
  • Career and Entrepreneurial Exploration
  • Work Readiness Training
  • On-the-job Shadowing
  • Leadership Development
  • Work Experience Opportunities
  • Job Placement

Additional supportive services are adult mentors, peer support , service learning projects, career days, career/occupational field trips, resource fairs, personal enrichment and growth, follow-up services, and life skills counseling.

Become a Mentor

The Achievement Center seeks mentors that want to enrich and enhance their personal or professional life by serving in various capacities within the Ocean County Achievement Center hosted at Ocean County College. The mentor position is for individuals within the local and business community who wish to provide services to young adults of the Ocean County Achievement Center. Mentors commit to developing a supportive relationship with one program mentee for a minimum of 6-months. The mentor will provide guidance, encouragement, support, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and assist the young adult with improving decision making abilities, behaviors, and attitudes.

The Work Readiness Assistance Program (WRAP)

The Work Readiness Assistance Program (WRAP) is for out-of-school young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 living in Ocean County. WRAP provides free services to address academic, career, and financial goals. Services are also provided by various community partners to engage young adults and adults in educational programs, career exploration, work readiness training, internships, on-the-job learning, leadership development, job placement, adult mentoring, and work experience opportunities.

The WRAP grant has built-in support services to also assist young adults struggling with transportation, mental health, food insecurities, and more.

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Certificates & Programs

Career Guidance

Job Placement

  • Workplace skills such as time management, workers rights, and job safety
  • Mock interview
  • Assistance with employment applications and assessments

Job Readiness & Life Skills Counseling

  • Adopting good habits
  • Money management
  • Dressing for success
  • Paid on or off campus work experience
  • Related to a career interest or an opportunity to build skills

Adult Peer Mentoring

  • Career and education mentoring
  • Provides extra support and guidance
  • Meets for 1 – 2 hours a month

Adult Education, Civics & Workforce Preparation Program

The Adult Education, Civics & Workforce Preparation Program (AECWP) provides free comprehensive services to Ocean County residents. The AECWP program is housed within the Workforce and Professional Education Department on the main campus at Ocean County College and throughout the county. The Program provides the following:

  • High School equivalency test preparation.
  • English As A Second Language (ESL) Classes.
  • Workforce preparation skills development.
  • Digital Literacy for Basic Computer Skills.
  • Integrated Education Training
  • Family literacy events.

Additional services include case management and access to 365球赛平台 resources such as:

  • Tutoring Center
  • Helping Hands Food Pantry
  • Disability Services
  • Counseling
  • Library

Accommodations for students can be provided based on needs and barriers to assist with successful program completion.

*The Adult Education, Civics, and Workforce Preparation Program is funded by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for Consolidated Adult Basic Skills (Title II) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Programs.

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All Services are Free*

Outcomes:

  • Gain Work Readiness Skills
  • Develop Leadership and Communication Skills
  • Earn a High School Diploma
  • Access to Occupational Training
  • Basic Understanding of Customer Service
  • Experience On-the-Job-Shadowing
  • Become Employed

*Paid for by grant funding

Contact Us

Office Information:
Ocean County College
College Drive, Building #4, Room #107
Toms River, NJ 08754
For more information call 732-255-0400 ext. 2354

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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