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Attend or watch one of our "So You Want To Be A . . ." career series programs

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Become an active member of your community

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The use of community resources helps you understand what your community has to offer you that may be beneficial to your future and help you become a participatory community member through this! View some of the videos or read one of the books linked below.

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Explore these resources to improve your understanding of what your career goals might be, how to prepare for them, and where to begin. Take advantage of one of the tools offered below.

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So you can continue being an active part of your community and working toward your career goals. Attend or watch one of our Self-Care for Teens programs or utilize one of our services to help practice self-care or learn more about it.

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Complete each ‘Participate,’ ‘Learn,’ and ‘Grow,’ section, and then fill out the ‘Volunteer Google Form’ at the end to earn 10 volunteer hours all while doing things for you and your future!

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Log into brainfuse using your library card number and explore one of the tools offered. Submit your resume for feedback, chat with a live tutor or interview coach, build your resume with the Optimal Resume feature, or use one of the assessment features.

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brainfuse - JobNow! Free Resume Reviews

Free live resume experts, live interview coaches and job coaches to help you on your job search. Submit your resume for expert feedback, career assessment tools and job resources, skill building lessons, videos, practice tests, resume creation software, match your skills and interests to careers and more. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library.

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brainfuse - JobNow! Free Resume Reviews Free live resume experts, live interview coaches and job coaches to help you on your job search. Submit your resume for expert feedback, career assessment tools and job resources, skill building lessons, videos, practice tests, resume creation software, match your skills and interests to careers and more.

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Explore Careers, Take an Assessment, Plan Your Education, Prepare For Your Career, and Find a Career

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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Facts on File Online)

Not sure what to do with your life? You can now explore thousands of careers, browse scholarships, get advice about applying for jobs, learn how to write the perfect resume and get tips on how to ace an interview, all in one place! This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library.

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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Facts on File Online)

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Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Facts on File Online) Not sure what to do with your life? You can now explore thousands of careers, browse scholarships, get advice about applying for jobs, learn how to write the perfect resume and get tips on how to ace an interview, all in one place!

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Begin your job search, take free courses to upgrade skills, get one on one job search support, update your resume, and learn how to make the most of social media.

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Connecting People - Building Community - Transforming Lives

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Log in with your library card to browse videos on various different careers!

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Check out career Q & A's on various careers!

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Browse a variety of Career Development videos on Kanopy, make sure you sign up and log in first before clicking on the link here!

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To exit, go to the drop down menu on the top right corner and select "Exit Kanopy Kids".

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A short 30 minute course on how our nonverbal communication impacts our professional interactions

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Vocal tone and pitch. Posture. Eye contact and blinking. Gestures. Gait. Body type and clothing choices. How much of our communication is nonverbal? In Understanding Nonverbal Communication, you'll discover that nonverbal communication is less intentional and harder to control than the words you choose to speak. Because you are less aware of it than you are of your words, it provides better clues to what you are feeling and thinking. You can deliberately decide what to say, but from the deeper subcortical regions of your brain come your involuntary nonverbal expressions, including sweat, pupil dilation, facial movements, or blushi...

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Vocal tone and pitch. Posture. Eye contact and blinking. Gestures. Gait. Body type and clothing choices. How much of our communication is nonverbal? In Understanding Nonverbal Communication, you'll discover that nonverbal communication is less intentional and harder to control than the words you choose to speak.

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Ideal for anyone interested in a business-related career field!

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What does it take to succeed in business? Critical Business Skills for Success is a comprehensive guide to the five disciplines-strategy, operations, finance and accounting, organizational behavior, and marketing-that everyone needs to master in today's marketplace. Bringing the MBA experience to you, this authoritative course demystifies the secrets of business and provides insights to help you achieve your goals.

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What does it take to succeed in business? Critical Business Skills for Success is a comprehensive guide to the five disciplines-strategy, operations, finance and accounting, organizational behavior, and marketing-that everyone needs to master in today's marketplace. Bringing the MBA experience to you, this authoritative course demystifies the secrets of business and provides insights to help you achieve your goals.

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Connecting People - Building Community - Transforming Lives

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No library card? No problem! Apply for one today and you can even get your library barcode emailed to you.

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The Ocean County Library will temporarily close to support the proactive measures being taken by the state of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of New Jersey State Police of Emergency Management Administrative Order No. 2020-3. Administrative Order No. 2020-03 was updated on March 20, 2020 (Executive Order No. 104). The following facilities have been added to the list of facilities closed to members of the public in accordance with paragraph 7 of Executive Order No. 104 (2020): all municipal, county and state public libraries, and all libraries and computer labs at public and private colleges and universities.

All Branches will remain closed to the public for as long as Executive Order No. 104 (2020) remains in effect. Click Here for More Information

April 21, 2020 Ocean County Library Commission Meeting Notice.

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Attend one of OCL's "So You Want to be an Artist?" career series programs.

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Watch one of the videos or read one of the books linked on career readiness

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Read an article or use one of the career readiness tools provided by the library

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Watch one of our Self-Care for Teens videos or participate in a self-care activity using one of our resources.

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Fill out our Google Form to earn your hours. The form includes questions regarding what you learned in each section and how it has helped you.

You can begin the questionnaire and finish it later as long as you enter your email accurately. The form will auto-save as you work. To return to your work all you have to do is re-open the link, ensure you're logged into the right email, and the information entered so far will be saved for you to continue working on.

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Need to relax and unwind? Join us for a gentle yoga flow led by certified yoga instructor, Belle Burns.

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Self Care for Teens: Yoga with Belle - Teen Program

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Hear from Kevin Miller, professional career counselor on his own career journey and how he helps others find the right path for them.

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So You Want To Be Something - Teen Program

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Check out this collection of ebooks covering a variety of careers for anyone and everyone. Love manga and anime? Love to shop? Love crafting or working with kids? There's a career for you!

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All wordsmiths, both technically savvy and not, will find a foothold in this inclusive writing careers guide. Every chapter provides a specific career path and all of the information a job seeker would need to pursue it, including websites, organizations, additional reading materials, and first-person accounts from working writing professionals.

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Do you have a passion for music and composition? Are you wondering how you might turn this into a career? Hear from Educator and Composer, Brian Betz as he shares his experience and what it takes to thrive in the career.

Brian Betz is a guitarist, composer and educator.  Mr. Betz holds two degrees from Rowan University (BM, MM) and is endorsed by GHS guitar strings. Mr. Betz is a past winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition, has played at the Kennedy Center and the Cape May Jazz Festival, and is on the faculty at Monmouth and Rowan universities. In 2018, he was awarded by the NJEA and FOX 29 as one of the ten "Top Teachers" of New Jersey.

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So You Want to be a Musician - Teen Program

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Explore our collection of mental health resources, including resources in the area, self-care practices, books, and more!

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Tips & techniques for practicing mindfulness

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In recent decades, science has confirmed that meditation, when correctly practiced, offers lasting benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. Gain a clear understanding of the essence of meditation, and how best to practice it, in 24 lessons filled with guided exercises, principles and techniques, and more.

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Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation

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In recent decades, science has confirmed that meditation, when correctly practiced, offers lasting benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. Gain a clear understanding of the essence of meditation, and how best to practice it, in 24 lessons filled with guided exercises, principles and techniques, and more.

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From puppy cams to soothing sounds, there's something for everyone here!

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Unwind with some crafting!

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Ocean County Library and Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

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An intro video on yoga.

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Today, millions of people practice yoga, from young to old, from the hyper-athletic to those dealing with chronic diseases. The 12 half-hour lectures of Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body, taught by acclaimed yoga teacher Dr. Heidi Sormaz, are the ideal first step for a newcomer and a fascinating journey of discovery for those who already practice.

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Today, millions of people practice yoga, from young to old, from the hyper-athletic to those dealing with chronic diseases. The 12 half-hour lectures of Yoga for a Healthy Mind and Body, taught by acclaimed yoga teacher Dr. Heidi Sormaz, are the ideal first step for a newcomer and a fascinating journey of discovery for those who already practice.

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This video will help you in multiple ways on your career and college journey.

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If you have a clever anecdote, an interesting memory, a new way to explain how something works, or an opinion on a social or political issue, then you have an essay in you. Unlike a novel, history book, or scientific publication, essays provide you with the versatility to express all the various facets that make you, you. The concise and direct nature of an essay means that you may tap into your sense of wit, share your individual point of view, persuade others to your perspective, and record a part of your memories for future generations in as many distinct essay forms as you wish. The essay is, above all else, one of the most profoundly perso...

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If you have a clever anecdote, an interesting memory, a new way to explain how something works, or an opinion on a social or political issue, then you have an essay in you. Unlike a novel, history book, or scientific publication, essays provide you with the versatility to express all the various facets that make you, you.

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A short yoga practice for your day to day.

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Look good and feel great in just 20 minutes a day with Rodney Yee's Yoga for Your Week. Five different practices bring you five different benefits: focus, energy, flexibility, strength and relaxation. Perfect for today's busy lifestyle. Find an extra 20 minutes in your day and you're on your way to a happier, healthier you.

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Look good and feel great in just 20 minutes a day with Rodney Yee's Yoga for Your Week. Five different practices bring you five different benefits: focus, energy, flexibility, strength and relaxation. Perfect for today's busy lifestyle. Find an extra 20 minutes in your day and you're on your way to a happier, healthier you.

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A short yoga practice to release the tension in your body.

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This calming, cooling session is aimed to help release tension and let go. The practice focuses on the hips and quads, and ends with Rachel's favorite pose-a beautiful moment with our legs up the wall.

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Gaiam: Rachel Brathen Yoga- Release & Let Go! - Season 1

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Download or stream Gaiam: Rachel Brathen Yoga- Release & Let Go! - Season 1 part of the Rachel Brathen Yoga- Release & Let Go! by Rachel Brathen for free on hoopla. It's time to listen to the body. This collection of practices is about discovering areas holding ten | hoopladigital.com

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So You Want to Be A . . . Graphic Artist?

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So You Want to Be A . . . Graphic Artist?

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Do you have a passion for digital design and art? Are you wondering how you might turn this into a career?

Hear from Graphic Artist, Carly-Jean Booker as she shares her experience on becoming a Graphic Artist and what it takes to thrive in the career. Carly-Jean Booker is a graphic design professional with over 7 years of experience, who has been with the Ocean County Library’s Printing & Graphics Department for 5 years. Valedictorian of her class at Centenary University, she graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts, and a minor in Business Marketing. Check out her work at www.carlyjeanbooker.com

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So You Want to Be A Graphic Artist - Teen Program

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Essential guide to public speaking!

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A teen edition of the New York Times best-selling TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, chock-full of tips and techniques to help teens become confident, capable speakers

For today's teen, being able to communicate clearly in front of an audience is essential. From class presentations to interviews to online videos, an engaging talk can not only inspire and electrify a room, it can change people's minds, and even change the world....

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A teen edition of the New York Times best-selling TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, chock-full of tips and techniques to help teens become confident, capable speakers For today's teen, being able to communicate clearly in front of an audience is essential.

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A short book featuring step by step guides on exploring your potential career interests!

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Careering offers young people a seamless step-by-step process to help teens avoid career traps. It's the information-packed guide for students, teens and young adults to explore their career future, and its an ideal size for a pocket!
Topics include how to explore career options; network effectively; apply for jobs; develop interviewing skills; and conduct oneself once landing a job. The interactive, engaging "workbook" format allows for readers to write their plans, interests and aspirations on blank lines provided. Careering also contains a quick reference guide on participating in college immersion programs; summer ...

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Careering offers young people a seamless step-by-step process to help teens avoid career traps. It's the information-packed guide for students, teens and young adults to explore their career future, and its an ideal size for a pocket! Topics include how to explore career options; network effectively; apply for jobs; develop interviewing skills; and conduct oneself once landing a job.

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Now that you've completed all sections, please fill out our questionnaire to share what you've worked on and earn your hours.

You can begin the questionnaire and finish it later as long as you enter your email accurately. The form will auto-save as you work. To return to your work all you have to do is re-open the link, ensure you're logged into the right email, and the information entered so far will be saved for you to continue working on.

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Take career courses on topics like managing your career, time management, and workplace social skills.

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Learn something new today with Universal Class!

This resource offers over 500 non-college credit Continuing Education courses! All you need is an Ocean County Library card and an email address to sign up!

If you are already registered with Universal Class, click here to login and start your classes.

If you are new to Universal Class, please click here to register by entering in your library card barcode number. After you register, enroll in an online course and begin!

New! You can also access Universal Class through the Libby app on your mobile device or at https://libbyapp.com/.
Quick Facts

You will need to create an account and have a valid e-mail address to sign up for courses

You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 courses at a time

You have up to 6 months to finish each course

You have access to your course 24/7 via the Internet

Attend class and do assignments on your schedule

Each course has a real instructor who you may communicate with using e-mail

These are non-credit courses provided for your personal enrichment, and are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements

If you wish to browse what classes are offered before registering, be sure to return to Ocean County Library's Universal Class page to start the registration process to get a free account. If you don't go back to the library website for the "registering here" link, you risk registering on the commercial site and being asked to pay for classes. If you do complete your registration on the commercial site, contact us so we can transfer your registration to the library subscription.

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This resource offers over 500 non-college credit Continuing Education courses! All you need is an Ocean County Library card and an email address to sign up! If you are already registered with Universal Class, click here to login and start your classes.

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So You Want to Be A . . . Grief Counselor?

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So You Want to Be A . . . Grief Counselor?

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Hear from Kailey Bradley-Thomas, a grief counselor, as she discusses what goes into a career in her field.

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Career Series:  So You Want to be a Grief Counselor - Teen Program

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So You Want to Be An . . . Art Therapist?

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So You Want to Be An . . . Art Therapist?

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Do you have a passion for art? Are you trying to figure out how to turn your skills and interests into a career? Hear from ToniAnn Eisman, Art Therapist, as she shares how she turned her artistry into a career.

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So You Want to be An Art Therapist - Teen Programming

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So You Want to Be An . . . Illustrator? with David Curtis

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So You Want to Be An . . . Illustrator? with David Curtis

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David Curtis is the designer/illustrator of notable book covers, such as The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, and he has worked with Paramount Pictures, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Tor Books. Join us as David discusses where he began in his career, his experience as a designer/illustrator and shares some of his sketchbooks and published works.

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Behind the Book Cover: Book Design and Illustration with David Curtis - Teen Program

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So You Want to Be An . . . Illustrator? with Stephanie Singleton

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So You Want to Be An . . . Illustrator? with Stephanie Singleton

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Stephanie Singleton is a brilliant artist who has worked with publishers such as HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and more. Her designs have graced the covers of books by Justin A. Reynolds, Brandy Colbert and Jacqueline Woodson, to name a few. Learn about her experience as an illustrator, how she got involved in book covers and her advice for aspiring artists.

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Behind the Cover: Book Cover Illustration with Stephanie Singleton - Teen Program