Explore New Career Possibilities At Vocational School Event

Finding a new career -- acquiring new skills and making the right connections to break into a field -- can be a daunting task. But if you’re unemployed or tired of working a job that is going nowhere, a new career path may be the only choice.

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School is offering programs that can help make a change easier through its Accelerated Career Training Programs for adults.

The 10-month, full-time curriculum programs in culinary arts, new home construction, automotive technology, practical nursing or cosmetology ”enable students to gain valuable hands-on experience and complete training in less than one year,” according to a news release from OCVTS.

A special career training information session will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the OCVTS Toms River Center, 1299 Old Freehold Road, right next to Toms River High School North.

Admission representatives and instructors will be on hand to discuss details about each program. A tour of each program can be scheduled. All programs qualify for financial aid, veterans benefits and unemployment retraining benefits, OCVTS officials said.

Scholarship and NJ-GIVS grant opportunities also are available, and a financial aid specialist is available to answer questions and guide applicants through the financial aid process.

“OCVTS Job Placement Services representatives are committed to matching OCVTS graduates with meaningful employment through an established network of over 850 business partnerships,” the news release said.

The event is free. Call 732-473-3100 x3326 to register. For more information, visit the OCVTS website here.