BATON ROUGE – Fourteen graduates have been a part of Christian Outreach Middle’s job readiness program that teaches work and life expertise to those that might have fallen on powerful occasions.

“Something from flat out, sq. one homeless, all the best way to dwelling below the poverty line, all the best way as much as the ALICE inhabitants,” mentioned Brian Sleeth, Government Director on the Christian Outreach Middle.

This system is aimed toward serving to them get again on their toes and following their targets.

“It taught me issues about a few of the interviews that I had, issues I can do completely different, higher, it taught me having a bit extra confidence and being extra optimistic in that facet,” mentioned Janice Hammond, a graduate of this system.

Out of the 14 graduates, two have been a part of the jail re-entry program.

“They helped me get again to my work ethic, get near my household and be taught all my priorities and getting my life again collectively.”

David Chambliss had been out and in of jail for seven years. After going by way of this system, he is now a graduate and has landed a job as a plant employee.

“I by no means had the backup plan. They gave us a great backup plan, and I noticed it as a chance with plenty of assets, so I made a decision to take that probability and go together with it,” Chambliss mentioned. “At first, it was a bit arduous as a result of it was new and one thing I wasn’t positive was going to work out, and in the long run, it undoubtedly benefitted me.”

His story proves {that a} need for change can go a good distance.

“I am grateful for this system, and I am getting nearer with my children as a result of that was my primary aim. I wished to be round household, and so they helped me,” Chambliss mentioned.

For those who or somebody you realize may have a serving to hand in job readiness, you possibly can contact the Christian Outreach Middle at (225) 377-8582, or go to their web site right here for extra data.