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Christian Women's/Men's Job Corps of North Carolina, Inc.
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  The purpose of
Christian Women's Job Corps and Christian Men's Job Corps
is to provide a Christian context in which persons in need
are equipped for life and employment;
and a missions context in which women help women
and men help men.
New Training Date
NCT, Level II - July 27 - 30, 2010
Registration Form: word document
Registration Form: PDF
The purpose of
Christian Women's Job Corps and Christian Men's Job Corps
is to provide a Christian context in which persons in need
are equipped for life and employment;
and a missions context in which women help women
and men help men.
New Training Date
NCT, Level II - July 27 - 30, 2010
Registration Form: word document
Registration Form: PDF
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In the early 1990’s, National Woman’s Missionary Union had a vision for assisting women trapped in the cycle of poverty – offering a hand up, not a hand out. With that vision and five successful national pilot sites, CWJC of North Carolina established two sites in 1998 and since that time has increased to fifteen sites as of July 2009 as well as one international site.
Throughout North Carolina in various settings and types of communities, CWJC is bringing hope for a brighter future: Empowering women in need by providing resources to help them move from dependency to self-sufficiency. Along with Bible study, volunteer mentors are a critical part of the program.
Specialized training equips volunteers to offer:
- One-on-one support and encouragement
- Assistance accessing job training and educational resources
- Life skills guidance in areas such as child care, transportation, housing and other daily needs.
Participants gain:
- Practical life skills
- Self-respect as they provide for themselves and their children
- Assurance in the knowledge that God loves them. In nearly every aspect of life, CWJC and CMJC offer help and hope that is changing lives!
CWJC and CMJC sites across the country are bound together by key elements found at each site:
- A mentor for every client
- Covenant between client and mentor
- Bible study
- Networking
- Needs assessment of communities and clients
- An advisory council
- Certification training
- Evaluation
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Better Than a Fairy Tale
By Pat Bryan, Site Coordinator of the CWJC of the Raleigh Baptist Association
We all know that “Once upon a time fairy tales” aren’t real; they make us feel good but are only dreams. The first time I met Shantell was when she arrived at First Baptist Church Garner CWJC classes on Wednesday evening, August 23rd, 2006, with a group of ladies from the Helen Wright Center, a homeless shelter for women in Raleigh. She had come to Raleigh from California. Shantell attended all 13 sessions. She always participated in the discussions and had a positive attitude, despite having to live in the shelter. Shantell says, “The CWJC classes were training for life. They were so motivational, not judgmental.” Every week she was encouraged!
After getting a temporary job (which we all hoped would become permanent but didn’t), Shantell was able to move into her own apartment. The Garner women and other participants gave her the basic necessary items to furnish her place.
On the first Saturday in January, I invited Shantell to join my Sunday School class in working at the North Raleigh Ministries. She signed up to clean the kitchen and did a super job! During this work session, Paula Jones, one of our members got to meet Shantell and was impressed with her hard work and great attitude.
As their friendship developed, Paula became burdened for Shantell. Paula, a 30-year employee at Nationwide Insurance, learned of job openings and assisted Shantell in the application process. After interviewing successfully, Shantell started her new job on Feb. 20th with full benefits. After one year at Nationwide, the company will pay for her to go to college. She has even become involved in mentoring another woman, and in August of 2007, Shantell will become a part of the advisory board of the CWJC of the Raleigh Baptist Association.
On behalf of Shantell, thank you, Garner teachers/mentors, other participants, Paula, prayer partners, and financial supporters. Shantell has experienced God’s work in her life through the working together of gifted, caring women like you! It’s not a fairy tale. That paycheck will be real and pay for rent and food—and maybe even a good used car!
Better Than a Fairy Tale
By Pat Bryan, Site Coordinator of the CWJC of the Raleigh Baptist Association
We all know that “Once upon a time fairy tales” aren’t real; they make us feel good but are only dreams. The first time I met Shantell was when she arrived at First Baptist Church Garner CWJC classes on Wednesday evening, August 23rd, 2006, with a group of ladies from the Helen Wright Center, a homeless shelter for women in Raleigh. She had come to Raleigh from California. Shantell attended all 13 sessions. She always participated in the discussions and had a positive attitude, despite having to live in the shelter. Shantell says, “The CWJC classes were training for life. They were so motivational, not judgmental.” Every week she was encouraged!
After getting a temporary job (which we all hoped would become permanent but didn’t), Shantell was able to move into her own apartment. The Garner women and other participants gave her the basic necessary items to furnish her place.
On the first Saturday in January, I invited Shantell to join my Sunday School class in working at the North Raleigh Ministries. She signed up to clean the kitchen and did a super job! During this work session, Paula Jones, one of our members got to meet Shantell and was impressed with her hard work and great attitude.
As their friendship developed, Paula became burdened for Shantell. Paula, a 30-year employee at Nationwide Insurance, learned of job openings and assisted Shantell in the application process. After interviewing successfully, Shantell started her new job on Feb. 20th with full benefits. After one year at Nationwide, the company will pay for her to go to college. She has even become involved in mentoring another woman, and in August of 2007, Shantell will become a part of the advisory board of the CWJC of the Raleigh Baptist Association.
On behalf of Shantell, thank you, Garner teachers/mentors, other participants, Paula, prayer partners, and financial supporters. Shantell has experienced God’s work in her life through the working together of gifted, caring women like you! It’s not a fairy tale. That paycheck will be real and pay for rent and food—and maybe even a good used car!
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There are several different ways that you can get involved with Christian Women's Job Corps of North Carolina. Check out our site list to see if there is a CWJC site in your area.
In order to start a site as a site coordinator, you will need to participate in level one training. You can find national training opportunities at www.wmu.com/volunteerconnection.
Don't feel led to start a CWJC site? Here are some other ways that you can get involved with CWJC:
* Pray! Pray for the site coordinators. Pray for the participants. Pray for the mentors. Pray for the volunteers. Pray for the day to day operation of the site to run smoothly.
* Become a mentor. This is an amazing way to get involved in the life of a woman, one on one, that is eager to grow. Local sites offer mentor training.
* Become a volunteer at a site. Any site coordinator would be thrilled to hear that there are people who want to volunteer their time perhaps cooking/serving meals. There are also classes that need to be taught and Bible studies that need to be led.
* Become a donor. Contact a local site and see what supplies they might need donated. It might be that they need clothing for their clients that is appropriate to wear to a job interview. Or they might need office supplies, or office furniture. Local sites also welcome financial donations. Read how one site is using donations here.
* Serve on the CWJC NC Board. This working Board meets quarterly to evaluate the work of CWJC NC. Responsibilities include serving as an advocate for this ministry in your own community and throughout the state. For more information or to nominate someone, please contact Cara Lynn Vogel or email this form.
There are several different ways that you can get involved with Christian Women's Job Corps of North Carolina. Check out our site list to see if there is a CWJC site in your area.
In order to start a site as a site coordinator, you will need to participate in level one training. You can find national training opportunities at www.wmu.com/volunteerconnection.
Don't feel led to start a CWJC site? Here are some other ways that you can get involved with CWJC:
* Pray! Pray for the site coordinators. Pray for the participants. Pray for the mentors. Pray for the volunteers. Pray for the day to day operation of the site to run smoothly.
* Become a mentor. This is an amazing way to get involved in the life of a woman, one on one, that is eager to grow. Local sites offer mentor training.
* Become a volunteer at a site. Any site coordinator would be thrilled to hear that there are people who want to volunteer their time perhaps cooking/serving meals. There are also classes that need to be taught and Bible studies that need to be led.
* Become a donor. Contact a local site and see what supplies they might need donated. It might be that they need clothing for their clients that is appropriate to wear to a job interview. Or they might need office supplies, or office furniture. Local sites also welcome financial donations. Read how one site is using donations here.
* Serve on the CWJC NC Board. This working Board meets quarterly to evaluate the work of CWJC NC. Responsibilities include serving as an advocate for this ministry in your own community and throughout the state. For more information or to nominate someone, please contact Cara Lynn Vogel or email this form.
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There are currently fifteen CWJC sites in North Carolina in the following counties:
Buncombe, Cabarrus, Cherokee, Duplin, Gaston, Guilford, Haywood, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Pender, Person, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Union, Wake and Wayne.
There is currently one CMJC site in North Carolina in the early developmental stages.
Lona Lockhart, Site Coordinator of CWJC of Person County
Phyllis Slaymon, Site Coordinator for CWJC of Union County.
Donna Pittman, a mentor for CWJC of Union County
There are currently fifteen CWJC sites in North Carolina in the following counties:
Buncombe, Cabarrus, Cherokee, Duplin, Gaston, Guilford, Haywood, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Pender, Person, Rowan, Sampson, Stanly, Union, Wake and Wayne.
There is currently one CMJC site in North Carolina in the early developmental stages.
Lona Lockhart, Site Coordinator of CWJC of Person County
Phyllis Slaymon, Site Coordinator for CWJC of Union County.
Donna Pittman, a mentor for CWJC of Union County
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Contacting the CWJC of NC
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Cara Lynn Vogel, State Coordinator
Christian Women's/Men's Job Corps
PO Box 18309 Raleigh, NC 27619-8309
919.882.2344 or 866.210.8602
cwjcnc@gmail.com or cwjcncsecretary@gmail.com
Cara Lynn Vogel, State Coordinator
Christian Women's/Men's Job Corps
PO Box 18309 Raleigh, NC 27619-8309
919.882.2344 or 866.210.8602
cwjcnc@gmail.com or cwjcncsecretary@gmail.com
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