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“SELF-SUFFICIENCY and RESTORED DIGNITY through EMPLOYMENT” is our mission.
This is the FIRST NIGHT of our eight week/sixteen class JOB READINESS program, WORK LIFE. We have an in-person and virtual class.
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Why does job training matter in working with homelessness? 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏾♂️ Great question! After years of working with individuals experiencing homelessness, we found that employment is the ticket to sustainable life change! A lack of employment is a barrier and employment opportunity is a catalyst. So that's why we focus on job training. It is the factor that creates opportunity for cycle-breaking, life-changing, and sustainable opportunity. Join us!
Meet Jessica 👋🏻 Say hello to the COC's new Program Manager! In her day-to-day she will be leading our current staff while also gearing up our job training programs. Her presence will make such an impact on our staff as well as those who come to the COC for services. We're excited to welcome her to the team! Greet Jessica in the comments below ✨
Feel Good Friday #12: Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge - Eagle 98.1 - The ROCK Station
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The Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge is a homeless prevention ministry in Downtown Baton Rouge. Today I spoke with Executive Director Dr. Brian Sleeth who talked about how a great deal of thei...If anytime from March 2020 to now you have experienced reduced hours, loss of work, or your job was eliminated, you qualify to earn $100 a week toward your utility bill expense by just attending our Work Life classes! Even earn an extra $200 upon graduation; That’s a grand total of $1,000 toward your utility bill!
We look forward to seeing you there. Click below to learn more.
Basic Services
Meeting the practical needs of those struggling in our community.
Employment Services
Training and education for cycle-breaking job opportunity
Prison Re-Entry
Providing a way for healthy re-entry after imprisonment
Featured Program
Our Job Readiness Program prepares participants to get jobs, keep them, and excel in the work environment. We use a faith-driven approach to empower participants as we walk alongside them during their transformative experience into a self-sustaining life.