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.

Inquire here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdKoIOudBnx1KyW1zxspZLJ-OnSgAbaqMI2robjfx8vQN4tQ/viewform

Learn more here: https://www.ocean.edu/out-of-high-school-young-adults/

Contact for more information: call 732-255-0400 ext. 2354 or email achievementcenter@ocean.edu

Eligibility	Out-of-school young adults from 16-24 residing in Ocean County
Age Groups	Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Education Adult Education / Literacy Educational Services Professional Education / Training Employment / Training Job Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health School Issues / School Refusal

Last Updated: 11/07/25