This week’s LBI Region Report spotlights Chris Bristow, Ocean County Career Center.  Ocean County Career Center is a nonprofit that helps job seekers gain in-demand credentials—like CDL, medical, and IT certifications—through grant funding, with services capped at $7,000 to avoid high out-of-pocket costs. They support unemployed and transitioning workers with training, resume help, interview prep, and ongoing guidance, while also acting as a liaison between qualified candidates and local employers. Employers benefit from free recruiting support that saves time and money, especially for small businesses struggling to find the right fit. Located at the Ocean County Resource Center in Toms River, the Center serves residents, employers, and youth with free, comprehensive workforce development services and hosts events like large-scale career fairs to connect talent with opportunity.

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