Christian Women's Job Corps
A Ministry of WMU and GGBA
Two offices for your convenience--located at the Greater Gaston Baptist Association. Call 704-867-0186, M-F, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for an appointment.
The Purpose: To provide a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment. Also a missions context in which women help women.
What is Christian Women's Job Corps? CWJC is a ministry of WMU and was created to help move women in economic need to self-sufficiency by providing them with the hope, dignity, and support they need to learn new skills in a Christian environment. These women are empowered through a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a Christian woman. This relationship is supported by weekly Bible Study and prayer, which sets it apart from other mentoring programs.
How Can You be Involved?
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Pray |
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Be a mentor |
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Volunteer to provide transportation, childcare |
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Notify CWJC office of job openings or training opportunities you are aware of |
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Contribute money to purchase Bibles and Bible study materials |
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Volunteer to sponsor celebrations for women making progress on their goals |
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Donate professional clothing or household items |
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Volunteer to tutor adult or child |
Who is eligible to participate?
CWJC is available to women in the Work First program of Gaston County. Work First: Work First is a program of the Department of Human Services. Work First is a welfare reform program that was built on the premise that all persons have a responsibility to their families and communities to work and provide for their children to the best of their ability.
Mentors: Mentors are required to attend mandatory training, participate in weekly Bible study with participant, offer one-on-one support and encouragement, help with accessing job training and educational resources, help address issues of childcare, transportation, housing and more, and help network with church and community resources.