{"id":2049,"date":"2024-08-12T19:19:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T19:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2049"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:15:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:15:17","slug":"alumni-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/alumni\/alumni-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Blauvelt Speaker Series presented by the OCC Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the\u00a0OCC<a href=\"https:\/\/occfoundation.org\/engage\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Foundation Events\"> Foundation\u2019s Upcoming Events<\/a>\u00a0page to view the lineup of famous guest speakers joining us this season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Grunin Center Spring 2024 Season is on sale!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/grunin-house-with-logo-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts - full house in Grunin Center seating\" class=\"wp-image-21957\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong>Did you know OCC Alumni receive a discount* on select performances? Use code Alum2024Spring for a $5.00 per ticket discount on tickets to select performances through June 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grunincenter.org\/events\/category\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discounted shows for alumni&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full schedule of events at the Grunin Center, visit our website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grunincenter.org\/\">www.grunincenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Offer valid&nbsp;<\/em><em>January 8, 2024&nbsp;<\/em><em>through&nbsp;<\/em><em>June 30, 2024&nbsp;<\/em><em>on tickets to the shows listed in this email only. Ticket processing fee and optional shipping fee apply.<\/em><em>&nbsp;Code&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Alum2024Spring<\/strong>&nbsp;valid online, by phone, or in person. For online orders, the discount code must be applied in the discount code field during online checkout. Offer does not apply to existing purchases and cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. The Grunin Center Box Office is open Tuesday \u2013 Friday, 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Robert J. Novins Planetarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/planetarium-building-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"Robert J. Novins Planetarium near me on OCC's campus\" class=\"wp-image-8855\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Robert J. Novins Planetarium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the universe by seeing the stars and planets as you have never seen before with our Laser Shows, Sky Shows, and Full Dome Movies for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the full schedule and purchase tickets on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/robert-j-novins-planetarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Robert J. Novins Planetarium (PLAN)\">Planetarium\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Career Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/diverse-workplace-41392875-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students working together at a table\" class=\"wp-image-2995\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of OCC Career Services is to assist students and alumni in setting a course to professional success. We offer a number of career resources to help you find a career in this changing and growing job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact OCC Career Services for assistance with your job search or to share a job opportunity with students and alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/career-services\/\" title=\"Career Services\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Handshake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students and Alumni can utilize&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/career-services\/handshake\/\" title=\"Handshake\"><strong>OCC Handshake<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>to access job and internship listings in the system, plus schedule appointments with career advisers, read employer reviews from other students, network with employers, register for career events, access exclusive online resources, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers can post positions, manage interview schedules, request information sessions and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Workforce &amp; Professional Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Workforce and Professional Education at Ocean County College delivers purposeful education in Business and Technology, Construction and Specialized Careers, Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Healthcare, and Personal Enrichment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/programs-courses\/\" title=\"Programs &amp; Courses\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Careers at OCC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Human Resources Department is excited to share current openings with our Ocean County College alumni.&nbsp; If you are just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional, OCC is the perfect place to grow your knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schooljobs.com\/careers\/ocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Learn More<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share Your Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OCC-2021-Commencement-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students Graduating at the 54th Commencement Ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-21366 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OCC-2021-Commencement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OCC-2021-Commencement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OCC-2021-Commencement-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Alumni Office wants to hear from you! Share your personal success story since graduating from OCC and have a chance to be featured on the College\u2019s webpage and social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/alumni\/alumni-success-stories\/\" title=\"Alumni Success Stories\">success stories<\/a>&nbsp;of some of our alumni online<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:occalumni@ocean.edu\">occalumni@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Events The Blauvelt Speaker Series presented by the OCC Foundation Visit the\u00a0OCC Foundation\u2019s Upcoming Events\u00a0page to view the lineup of famous guest speakers joining us this season! 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