TOMS RIVER — Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities will have the opportunity to seek internships or permanent employment with federal agencies, thanks to the College’s participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program.
A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Defense, the Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal agencies – and in some cases, private employers – with college students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer internships or long-term jobs. Since 1995, thousands of college students, graduate students and alumni have participated in the program, working in diverse roles in federal workplaces across the nation.
This valuable program offers Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities an opportunity to gain vital work experience that will assist them in the future, according to Jamie A. Prioli, assistant director of OCC’s Office of Disability Services.
“The Office of Disability Services is proud to be part of the annual Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) process,” said Ms. Prioli. “We see ourselves in a unique position of helping to provide students and recent graduates with disabilities with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally through participation in this nationwide program. Student veterans with disabilities, service-connected or not, are also welcome to participate and connect with our office to obtain additional information about the WRP process.”
Eligible students have until October 12 to complete the initial registration. Applications are due in mid-October. Students can learn more by visiting WRP.gov or by contacting Jamie Prioli at jprioli@ocean.edu.
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