Christian Women’s Job Corps
The Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) – Fort Worth seeks to provide a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment through healthy mentoring relationships.
We are a ministry that changes lives spiritually, emotionally, physically, economically, and socially. We minister to the whole person!
We seek to provide a Christian environment in which women in need are equipped and encouraged for new life in Jesus and where they gain job skills for employment and to enhance their lives and the lives of their families.
Qualifications for Entering CWJC
- Do you have a real desire to make changes in your life?
- Are you willing to do what it takes to realize those changes in your life?
Job and Life Skills Training
- Are you unemployed or under-employed?
- Do you desire to gain skills that will help you gain better employment and quality of life?
- Do you want to transform your life and improve personal job qualifications?
Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps – Fort Worth helps in equipping women for gaining quality employment through:
- Life Skills and Career Preparation Training
- Basic Computer Classes
- Networking and Continuing Education Resources
- Networking with known job opportunities and job fairs
If you have any questions regarding this program please reach out to:
Jesse Vasquez
Contact us to find out more information about, or to enroll in the CWJC Fort Worth program at Gambrell Street Baptist Church.
The Christian Women’s Job Corps equips women, in a Christian context, for life and employment. We meet at GSBC Monday-Wednesday from 9am – 2:30pm beginning September 21st - October 28th!
If you have further questions, please text Kayla at 817-880-3444.
The purpose of the CWJC is to provide a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment.
Summary of Ministry
Purpose
The Purpose of Christian Women‘s Job Corps (CWJC)®, a ministry of the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), is to provide a Christian context in which women in need are equipped for life and employment and a mission context in which women help women.
Statement of Faith
The Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps – Fort Worth is comprised of Christian volunteers from churches of multiple denominations. All mentors and leaders agree to and support the following statement of faith:
- We believe in the Trinity – God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and the Bible as the Word of God.
- Salvation comes through grace by believing in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God, our Savior and Lord.
- Once saved, the Holy Spirit indwells, thereby instructing, guiding, and empowering the individual to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in daily living.
Key elements
- Certification
- Advisory Council
- Covenants
- Needs Assessment
- Networking
- Mentors
- Bible Study
- Evaluation
Vision Statement
To encourage the women attending to become the women God wants them to be by educating, preparing, and equipping them.
Mission Statement
To equip women for life and employment in a Christian context by:
- Encouraging spiritual growth
- Promoting financial independence
- Teaching career Development and Life Skills in preparation for employment and life
- Teaching ways to improve relationships with family, friends, acquaintances, and co-workers
Participants may expect to achieve career, personal, social, and spiritual growth through this valuable six-week program.
What You Can Expect
For You
Classes and support that will accomplish the following:
- Spiritual Growth
- To be accomplished by worshipping and being active in a Bible-centered church, personal Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
- Develop a Written Personal Mission Statement for Life
My mission in life is to …….
I will do this by ……. - Create a Career / Job Goal
- Develop a Action Plan to Meet the Career / Job Goal
- Develop a Resume, Cover Letter, and Thank You Letter
These should be correct, attractive, and well written saved on a computer to be adapted for each individual position for which you apply. - Obtain a Job Reference upon Request
Such a reference would be based on your conduct and work habits observed in class. - Have a Volunteer Position which Is Fulfilling for You
For You and for Us
Create a Scrapbook
Women in each session are asked to design and present a scrapbook to Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps – Fort Worth as a history of your time with us and also as a vital part of your training.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
I, ______________________________, a participant in the Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps – Fort Worth agree to the following:
- Attendance: I understand that regular attendance is essential to successful completion of this program and am expected to attend every class. If I must be absent I will promptly notified the coordinator. I will be in attendance each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM as designated by this session.
- Participation: I understand that active participation in all classes, related activities and completion of assignments are important, and I agree to do so to the best of my ability.
- Punctuality: I understand that being on time is also essential to successful completion of the program. Absences and lateness will be considered during evaluation and completion of the program for receiving a certificate of Achievement by the Site Coordinator and/or the CWJC-FW Council.
- Safety Rules: I understand that in order to assure my safety and that of my fellow classmates, all safety rules of the program and community must be observed.
Bible Study or Devotional (each day)
Career Development
- Applications and Resumes
- Interviews and Job Fairs
- Mental Preparation for the Job
- How People May Be
- How You May Feel
- New Job, First Day
- Preparing for Your First Day
- Succeed Your First Day
Organize Your Job Search
- Obstacles and Hardships
- Information You Will Need
- Creation of Personal File or Notebook
- Your Personal Networking System
- Where to Look for A Job
Outside the Box
- Job Search
- Yesteryear Thinking
- Skills
- Traits
Star in your Role
- Being a Follower
- Being a Team Payer
- Being a Leader
The Professional You
- Dress
- Grooming
- Manners
Use of Technical Devices
- General
- Cell Phone
- Internet
- Telephone
- Dangers of misuse
Computer Skills
- Computer Basics/ Mouse training/ Keyboard / File management
- Internet basics/Cyber security
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Resume/other topics
Featured Activities and Studies
- Boundaries (When to say yes and when to say no – setting personal boundaries)
- Home and Workplace Safety (safety standards taught by EMT/Para medic)
- Nutrition
- Personality Plus (each participant tests to determine her personality type; the strengths and weaknesses of her type, and how her type relates to other types) Self-Assessment (Aptitude Test)
Life Skills
- Communication
- Oral
- Written
- Getting Along – relationships with:
- God
- Family and Friends
- Coworkers
- General Public
- Managing Your Money
- Maneuvering Through Obstacles
- Gossip
- Harassment
- Parachutes for Workplace Snares
- Dealing with Conflict
- Problem Solving
- Procrastination
- Self-Restraint
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Tools for Life
- Time Management
- Organization
- Decision Making
- Winning Approach
- Attitude
- Integrity
- Maximum Effort
- Strive to Excel
- Pride in Work
- Zestful Living
- Spiritual Health
- Physical Health
- Mental
CWJC Fort Worth is a Christian-based ministry. Our statement of faith describes our core beliefs.
The Wanda Helms Christian Women’s Job Corps – Fort Worth is comprised of Christian volunteers from churches of multiple denominations. All mentors and leaders agree to and support the following statement of faith:
- We believe in the Trinity – God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and the Bible as the Word of God.
- Salvation comes through grace by believing in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God, our Savior and Lord.
- Once saved, the Holy Spirit indwells, thereby instructing, guiding, and empowering the individual to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in daily living.
CWJC depends upon long and short-term volunteers to accomplish its mission. There is a place for you!
The Wanda Helms CWJC – Fort Worth depends on volunteers to accomplish our mission. We need some long-term volunteers but if you’ve got an hour a month or an hour a week, there is a place for you to serve!
CWJC Needs You!
Computer Instructor – guide participants in computer skills classes.
Encourager – guide, walk alongside, and support a woman going through our program. Help her set attainable goals and celebrate with her as she achieves them!
Teacher – keep Life Skills and Job Skills Training current and materials fresh.
Bible Study Leader – prepare your own or use pre-prepared material to assist participants with spiritual growth.
Lunch Provider – provide lunch for participants and trainers (up to 15 people) during daily sessions.
Job/Education Leads Trainer – maintain a current list of jobs and education opportunities and communicate it with active participants and CWJC alumni.
Interested in Participating or Volunteering?
