The Jobs for Life™ class takes the students on a journey – a journey to discover who they are, their unique value, and the principles they need to overcome roadblocks in their lives. Centered on the Bible, the course covers lessons learned from the lives of characters such as Joseph, David, and Ruth, the teachings of Jesus' parables, and examples of real world heroes.
In addition, the class equips the students with core work readiness skills such as presenting their 60 second commercial, developing a vocational plan, building a resume, learning effective interviewing skills, and many others.
Jobs for Life™ 101 Class at Center of Hope uses this curriculum to offer job preparedness to assist clients with the ability to gain long-term employment and develop character needed for success. With a team of volunteers, we work with students:
- Identify roadblocks – lack of education, criminal record, gaps in employment, substance abuse, personal issues, etc.
- Develop history – both work history to build a resume and personal history to reconcile roadblocks
- Build a starter resume to gain stop-gap employment for immediate needs and a career resume for long-term goals
- Complete a career key to identify a career to embrace the student's strengths
- Develop a roadmap along with career resume with steps needed to achieve a long-term career
We believe that just finding a job for someone who needs a job - without providing much more - has never worked, no matter how many times it's been tried. The JfL Class
The JfL class consists of 16 sessions and teaches timeless biblical principles concerning work and the ways those principles are applied in the marketplace.
Local businesses are encouraged to participate and assist students with discussions and mock interviews to help them gain communication and employability skills. Jobs for Life™ 201 Class at Center of Hope continues the relationship with students from the initial class to eliminate roadblocks for those who have not found employment or are still working on their career journey.
The class provides accountability and encouragement to continue. Local business leaders and speakers offer motivation and encouragement from a variety of backgrounds. Students learn stress and time management, keys to success, developing and maintaining a positive attitude, and more.
If you are interested in the Hope for Tomorrow Programs offered by Center of Hope to help others break the cycle of poverty, please contact our site leader, Jerry Buchanan
For information about the Jobs for Life™ curriculum, view their website!