How are you supported?
This ministry is made possible by donations from churches, individuals, and community organizations. Donations are tax-deductible. Make checks to CWJC. Mail to PO Box 632145, Nacogdoches, TX 75963
Our Location
902 SE Stallings Suite #4 (Drewery’s Construction Co. building near Chicken Express) Nacogdoches, TX 75964
What is your schedule?
- Two 10 week-sessions are held each year
- Spring session begins in February
- Fall session begins in September
- Classes are taught Monday through Thursday (9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
- Lunch: Provided by women in community
What do you teach?
Job readiness skills:
- Job Search
- Interviewing Skills (mock interviews)
- Dressing for interview
- How to prepare resume
- Business Etiquette
- Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Business English
Life skills:
- Bible Study
- Family Budget Management
- Setting Boundaries
- Personal Discovery
- Family and Childcare
- Parenting
- Financial Literacy
- Health and Nutrition
- Communication
- Social Etiquette
How much does it cost?
There is no charge to a woman who is ready to make changes in her life
Who can attend CWJC?
- A woman at least 18 years of age
- A woman who desires to move from dependency to self-sufficiency
- A woman who will accept responsibility as a student in the program
- A woman who is alcohol and drug free
How does a woman sign up for the program?
- Come to CWJC office
- Fill out an application
- Make appointment for interview
What makes CWJC different from other job-readiness programs?
- Bible Study
- Christian Mentor
10th Anniversary of CWJC – 2007
- 190 national sites
- 72 Texas sites
- 9 sites in East Texas – Lufkin, Henderson, Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Silsbee, Woodville, Nacogdoches; also a Christian Men’s Job Corps site in Silsbee
- Nacogdoches CWJC began classes February 2005
CWJC participants often are
- Single moms
- Without childcare and/or transportation
- On probation
- Depressed with low self-esteem
- Women who just need a hand up — not a handout
Needs
- Agency and Community Awareness
- Referrals to Programs
- Bilingual Volunteers
- Volunteers
- Financial Support
