The Work Readiness Assistance Program (WRAP)
Provided by Ocean County Achievement Center
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.
Program Information
- Offerings: Employment Services
- Apprenticeship: No
- Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
- Eligible for Credential: No
- Duration: N/A
- In-Person/Virtual: IP
Provider Information - 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.
- achievementcenter@ocean.edu
- 732-255-0400 ext. 2354
- College Drive, Building #4, Room #107, Toms River, NJ 08753