Ocean County Achievement Center

High school diploma preparation classes are offered on or off campus. Instruction is computerized and workshop-based, as well as individualized and textbook based. The High School Equivalency prep is offered three days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A personalized schedule is created for each participant to effectively reach their goals.

Participants will evaluate their current knowledge, skills and abilities in a series of assessments, followed by customer service skills development and targeted, entry-level, in-demand career exploration, as well as small business/entrepreneurship development. Participants will explore various career options, earn entry-level certifications, and develop skills for customer service interactions.

This certificate is a series of workshops that cover identifying barriers and coping skills, stress reduction, self-esteem, decision-making, cultural competency, anger management, and more.

Occupational and trade training could be available to you based on your career goals. Some examples are:

• Electrician
• Healthcare
• HVAC
• Technology
• Transportation

Service learning projects teach and build teamwork, leadership, and-interpersonal skills. Some examples of projects are:

• S.A.V.E. Animal shelter- working to help animals
• JBJ Soul Kitchen- feeding the community
• Cattus Island- keeping the park litter free

“The Only Person U Cheat Is U” program is a series of workshops to assist with developing and reinforcing a successful mindset, decision-making, and identifying actions to achieve their goals.

Helping those who experience challenging emotional situations to act on their own behalf, maintain wellness, and to improve the quality of their lives.

Participants learn how to develop a wellness plan identifying the five key concepts in this transitional stage of their life:

1. Hope
2. Personal responsibility
3. Education
4. Self-advocacy
5. Support