Ocean County College Viking Peer Navigator Program-365球赛平台

Ocean County College Viking Peer Navigator Program

Discover Support Through 365球赛平台’s Viking Peer Navigator Program

It’s no secret that college can be overwhelming, but 365球赛平台’s Viking Peer Navigator Program is here to help! Our goal is to enhance the student experience by linking Student Explorers one-on-one with a trained Peer Guide. Students are paired with someone invested in their success — a person ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in school, how to approach obstacles, and gain career advice and valuable insights, while guides will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.

How It Works

Students will be matched with a Guide based on common interests, backgrounds, academics, and professional aspirations. To get started, Student Explorers and Peer Guides register and complete an online survey to assess personality and experience.

Difference Between Guide and Explorer

Explorers: A student who is interested in enhancing their college experience and gaining a sense of belonging at 365球赛平台 through the Viking Peer Navigator Program.
Guides: A student who has been at 365球赛平台 for over two consecutive terms, a current GPA over 3.0, and a strong enthusiasm towards making a positive impact on a peer’s life

What Do Guides and Explorers Discuss?

How will my major impact my professional options?
How do I balance the demands of school, responsibilities, and socializing?
How can I set myself up for academic, social, and career success?
How do I make connections with peers and professional contacts?

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How Can I Sign Up?

We are actively enrolling Explorers and Guides for the current and upcoming terms. This Perkins-funded program is specifically for students enrolled in any of our Career and Technical Education programs. If interested in requesting a Guide, please confirm your field of study is on the list below then click the “Request a Guide” button. If interested in becoming a Guide, please review the Guide requirements below then if eligible, click the “Become a Guide” button.

Active Career and Technical Education Programs

Name of Approved Perkins Eligible Program	Program Code
General Studies – Business	AS.GE.BUS
Business Administration	AS.BA
Business Administration – Data Analytics Option	AS.BA.DA
Business Administration – Health Administration Option	AS.BA.HA
AS Business Administration – Sports Management Option	AS.BA.SM
AS Business Administration – Supply Chain Management Option	AS.BA.SCM
Computer Science	AS.CS
General Studies – Computer Science	AS.GE.CS
Computer Science – Game Development and Design Option	AS.CS.GDD
Computer Science – Information Technology Option	AS.CS.IT
Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence Option	AS.CS.CIS
Computer Science – Cyber – Information Security Option	AS.CS.CIS
Criminal Justice	AS.CJ
Engineering	AS.ENGR
Graphic Arts, Design, and Media	AS.GADM
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management	AS.HRTM
Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Associate in Science Option in Culinary Arts	AS.HRTM.CA
Social Work	AS.SW
Social Work, Associate in Science – Option in Medical and Behavioral Health	AS.SW. MEDI
American Sign Language-English Interpreting	AAS.IT
Business	AAS.BUS
Computer Science/Information Technology	AAS.CS
Nursing	AAS.NURS
Health Science	AAS.HS
Technical Studies with Industrial/Technical Option, Associate in Applied Science	AAS.TS.TECH
Accounting	CT.ACCT
Advanced Accounting	CT.ADVAC
Addictions Counseling	CC.ALDC
Artificial Intelligence	CC.AI
Cybersecurity	CC.CYBER
Environmental Sustainability	CC.ENVSU
Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials Management	CC.IHHM
Forensic Accounting and Fraud	CC.FAFE
Photography	CC.PHOT
Technology Leadership	CC.TL
Video Production	CC.VP

Guide Requirements

Guide must have:

Completed at least 2 consecutive semesters at 365球赛平台 within the last 2 years
A GPA of 3.0 or higher
Effective listening and communication skills, flexibility, a strong value for diverse perspectives, eagerness to learn, ability to provide constructive feedback, and enthusiasm for making a difference
Participation in this program is a privilege; therefore, mentor eligibility is subject to a code of conduct violation assessment

Active Career and Technical Education Programs

Name of Approved Perkins Eligible Program

Program Code

General Studies – Business

AS.GE.BUS

Business Administration

AS.BA

Business Administration – Data Analytics Option

AS.BA.DA

Business Administration – Health Administration Option

AS.BA.HA

AS Business Administration – Sports Management Option

AS.BA.SM

AS Business Administration – Supply Chain Management Option

AS.BA.SCM

Computer Science

AS.CS

General Studies – Computer Science

AS.GE.CS

Computer Science – Game Development and Design Option

AS.CS.GDD

Computer Science – Information Technology Option

AS.CS.IT

Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence Option

AS.CS.CIS

Computer Science – Cyber – Information Security Option

AS.CS.CIS

Criminal Justice

AS.CJ

Engineering

AS.ENGR

Graphic Arts, Design, and Media

AS.GADM

Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management

AS.HRTM

Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Associate in Science Option in Culinary Arts

AS.HRTM.CA

Social Work

AS.SW

Social Work, Associate in Science – Option in Medical and Behavioral Health

AS.SW. MEDI

American Sign Language-English Interpreting

AAS.IT

Business

AAS.BUS

Computer Science/Information Technology

AAS.CS

Nursing

AAS.NURS

Health Science

AAS.HS

Technical Studies with Industrial/Technical Option, Associate in Applied Science

AAS.TS.TECH

Accounting

CT.ACCT

Advanced Accounting

CT.ADVAC

Addictions Counseling

CC.ALDC

Artificial Intelligence

CC.AI

Cybersecurity

CC.CYBER

Environmental Sustainability

CC.ENVSU

Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials Management

CC.IHHM

Forensic Accounting and Fraud

CC.FAFE

Photography

CC.PHOT

Technology Leadership

CC.TL

Video Production

CC.VP

Guide Requirements

Guide must have:

Completed at least 2 consecutive semesters at 365球赛平台 within the last 2 years
A GPA of 3.0 or higher
Effective listening and communication skills, flexibility, a strong value for diverse perspectives, eagerness to learn, ability to provide constructive feedback, and enthusiasm for making a difference
Participation in this program is a privilege; therefore, mentor eligibility is subject to a code of conduct violation assessment

View frequently asked guide questions and responses

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Testimonials

Guide

"I’m volunteering to guide because I’ve been fortunate enough to have mentors who guided me throughout my academic and professional careers & I feel like I am finally able to give back."

Guide

"I have personally benefited from the help of some great guide both in my personal life and academic/career life. At my first real job after college I was assigned a guide on my first day that has been nothing but supportive and helpful to me as I embarked on a new journey. Mentorship has been a very valuable asset to my life and career so far. I believe it is my duty to also give back like the mentors who have been part of my success so far."

Guide

"I would like to give back and help current students achieve their goals, sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation."

Explorer

“[My guide] helped me answer the question of how to form strong relationships with my professors by giving me an actionable trategy to having strong purposeful visits to their office hours.”

Explorer

“I'm really excited to have someone there for me. It's nice knowing that I'm not completely alone and hopefully can be someone I can reach out to if I'm having a hard time in school or other activities.”

Explorer

“My guide has been an amazing help in my life, he makes me realize and see things more clearly. Sometimes it's in front of your face but can't see until someone puts it into words for you.”