Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of Workers, your parish, St. John, has launched a ministry intended to counsel our fellow parishioners who are either unemployed or underemployed.  The ministry’s meetings include, but are not limited to:

· Offer spiritual and emotional support.

· Enable Discussions on Career Coaching, Career Search Resources & Strategies, Resume Writing, Interviewing Proficiency/Role - playing, Networking and Targeting Techniques.         

This will be accomplished by beginning the meetings with “break out sessions” allowing participants to address their specific area of concern with a volunteer HR person.  Afterwards, we will together address a topic of interest chosen by the participants.

· As a long term goal: Share and post job openings with Career Path Ministry; create a one-stop shop that connects potential employers and job seekers in the most efficient manner possible.

· Utilize the trained Stephen Ministers to listen to concerns regarding hardships encountered due to current under/unemployment situation.            

Career Path Ministry - Update
For the past eight months, Career Path Ministry has successfully served the underemployed and unemployed of our community.  However, recent attendance indicates that weekly meetings are no longer needed.  We will continue to provide support to the members of our community in the following areas: creating self esteem; developing an employment plan; the importance of preparating; expanding your job search/building your network; developing resumes, resume tactics and styles; filling out applications; sharpening your interviewing skills; practicing interviews; writing cover letters and thank yous; and using the internet to search for employment.  We have two HR professionals to assist you!  If you desire support in these areas, contact Marianne Fernandes (marianne_fernandes@trihealth.com), or Terry Wurst (513-305-8636). In the future, we will periodically offer a five week series covering the topics listed above on an “as needed” basis.