Enhance Your Workforce with Free Workplace Literacy and Basic Skills Training

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Ocean County Career Center is proud to announce a remarkable opportunity for businesses in Ocean County, New Jersey, through the Workplace Literacy and Basic Skills Program offered by Ocean County College. This initiative, in partnership with the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, the New Jersey Community College Consortium, and the New Jersey Department of Labor, aims to elevate employee skills, ensuring continued economic success and growth for New Jersey businesses.

Why Choose This Program?

  • Tailored Training: Programs are designed to meet the specific needs of your workforce, boosting their skills and enhancing productivity.
  • No Financial Information Required: Signing up is effortless, with no need to provide company financial details.
  • State Registered Businesses: Available exclusively for businesses registered in New Jersey and compliant with state tax laws.

Flexible Training Options

  • Open Enrollment: Individual employees can enroll in scheduled courses.
  • Customized Sessions: Tailored training sessions can be arranged at Ocean County College or your facility for groups of at least 10 employees.
  • Employee Compensation: Employees must be compensated for their time spent in training, ensuring a fair learning environment.

Diverse Training Topics Available

  • Language Skills
    • American Sign Language (Levels 1 & 2)
    • English as a Second Language (Levels 1-6)
    • Spanish for Managers (Levels 1 & 2)
  • Technology Proficiency
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cloud Computing
    • Cyber Security Awareness
    • Google Workspace Suite
    • Intro to QuickBooks
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Leadership Development
    • Coaching & Mentoring
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
    • Team Building and Leadership
  • Business Acumen
    • Office Ethics
    • Professionalism and Etiquette
    • Social Media Management
    • Time and Project Management
  • Foundational Skills
    • Effective Communication (Verbal and Written)
    • Basic Mathematics and Measurements
    • Critical Thinking

    Ocean County Career Center encourages all local businesses to take advantage of this valuable resource to develop their workforce’s literacy and business skills at no cost. For more information and to enroll your employees, visit the Workplace Literacy and Basic Skills Program offered by Ocean County College.

    Call 732-255-0409 or Contact Us to Empower your employees today with skills that will drive your business forward!