The Center provides a full complement of services including vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, sheltered employment in our Industrial Work Setting, and job placement directly into a competitive community-based job or supported work placement (includes job matching, coaching, and support).

OCUC offers to local school systems the opportunity to refer  students in need of a unique transitional work experience.  Students receive academic services in there own district and come to OCUC for work transition exposure and preparation for community employment.

Employment outside the OCUC is always our goal.  Individuals receive training in such areas as job-seeking skills and handling interviews, in order to nurture self-confidence.  A placement specialist matches the individual's interest with private-sector employment opportunities.

A Partial Care program in which participants with psychiatric disabilities are provided with counseling and group activities, assisting them with developing the skills to function more independently in the community.

According to NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development projections for the years 2004-2014, the two occupations with the most average annual job openings will be: RETAIL SALESPERSONS and CASHIERS.