How We Work Together
The Ocean County Career Center (OCCC) and the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) One-Stop are proud partners of the American Job Center network.
We operate as a single, customer-focused system so job seekers can move smoothly between Employment Services and Career & Training Services without repeating steps or guessing where to go next.
American Job Centers were established to deliver career counseling, job listings, training referrals, and reemployment support under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). DOL
CareerOneStop – sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration – is the official online companion to the AJC network, offering tools for career exploration, training, job search, and local help. Use it to research occupations, find apprenticeships, and connect with your nearest AJC. Help For Job Seekers >
AJCs serve communities across the country; veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service, and veteran-focused staff (LVER/“vet reps”) help connect former service members to jobs and training. Nationwide, the American Job Centers system supports veterans through a network of more than 2,400 locations.
What Employment Services (NJDOL One-Stop) Provides
NJDOL’s Employment Services (ES) team offers personalized support to help you find meaningful employment. Services include:
- Job search guidance and job placement assistance
- Resume, application, and interview support
- Referrals to hiring events and recruitment activities
- Specialized services for Veterans, individuals with disabilities, mature workers (55+), returning citizens (reentry), and dislocated workers
Want these services? Submit the quick Employment Services contact form to request an appointment (Virtual Service Centers).
Employment Services Contact Form: Request an ES appointment
What the Ocean County Career Center Provides
When you’re exploring in-demand occupations and training programs, Employment Services will refer you to the Ocean County Career Center for:
- Career counseling and assessments
- Training and credential opportunities (including grant-funded options for eligible individuals)
- On-the-Job Training (OJT) information and employer connections
- Reemployment workshops and labor market insights
Interested in career and training services now? Contact Ocean County Career Center
A Seamless, Shared Process
- Start with Employment Services for job search help, a quick needs review, and immediate placement opportunities.
- Get a warm referral to OCCC if training, credentials, or career pathway services will improve your long-term outcomes.
- Stay connected to both teams. ES continues to share job leads and events while OCCC supports your training plan, credentials, and transition into employment.
Who we serve
- Job seekers at any stage: career starters, career changers, dislocated workers, and returning workers
- Veterans and eligible spouses with priority access to jobs and training
- Individuals with barriers to employment who need supportive services and case management
- Employers recruiting talent, hosting events, or exploring hiring incentives such as OJT wage reimbursements and apprenticeship subsidies
Get Started Today
- Job search and placement help (Employment Services): Request an ES appointment
- Career counseling and training (OCCC): https://oceancountycareers.com/contact/
OCCC and NJDOL One-Stop work side-by-side to make it easier to access the right services at the right time – and to improve long term employment outcomes for Ocean County residents.
Call 732-240-5995 to get career counseling and an Individual Employment Plan tailored to your situation
If you’re an employer, contact our Business Services team to post jobs, schedule a hiring event, or explore OJT and other incentives