I was suddenly widowed in 2023. I was in such a shock that I didn’t even know how I felt or where to start in my grief. The only source of strength I had was our Lord God. As I sought direction from God in this new season of my life, He illuminated that it was time to gain skills and knowledge in computer proficiency. This would allow me to be confident and ready for better opportunities as I searched for jobs.
Since I started the classes at CWJC, I have gained a family and have learned so much about the different aspects of life. I enjoyed bible study, boundaries, customer service, the CPR courses, communication skills, time management, the computer classes and so many more. The most meaningful experience here at CWJC has been experiencing women empowering women, sharing their experiences, testimonies, and expertise with a heart of Christ. Life after graduation will be the time I step into my purpose, which is to share my journey. I will be investing in myself, building character, pouring into other women and winning souls for the kingdom of God.
Since I started the classes at CWJC, I have gained a family and have learned so much about the different aspects of life. I enjoyed bible study, boundaries, customer service, the CPR courses, communication skills, time management, the computer classes and so many more. The most meaningful experience here at CWJC has been experiencing women empowering women, sharing their experiences, testimonies, and expertise with a heart of Christ. Life after graduation will be the time I step into my purpose, which is to share my journey. I will be investing in myself, building character, pouring into other women and winning souls for the kingdom of God.
Sylvia
Graduate, CWJC Arlington
There have been various turning points in my life that have kept me from reaching success. I finally said, “Jesus…show me the way!” Literally, I let go of trying to handle it all in my own might and began to ask God to order my steps! I had been looking at this flyer for years after first hearing of Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) while employed for Cornerstone. I always had an excuse when CWJC called me but when they called this time I knew God was saying NOW is the time.
CWJC has equipped me to pursue a career rather than just a job! I needed basic computer skills for financial reporting, donation management and presentations! This training has been such an inspiration for me that my husband and I will be enrolling in college together next semester through distance learning courses in Business Administration and Family Psychology. Because this program blessed me, I plan to return to CWJC and volunteer as God orders my steps!
CWJC has equipped me to pursue a career rather than just a job! I needed basic computer skills for financial reporting, donation management and presentations! This training has been such an inspiration for me that my husband and I will be enrolling in college together next semester through distance learning courses in Business Administration and Family Psychology. Because this program blessed me, I plan to return to CWJC and volunteer as God orders my steps!
Raquel
Graduate, CWJC Arlington
I will say at face value, Christian Women’s Job Corps is a place that offers hope to those of us that have, in some ways, lost hope. At face value that’s what this place represents, HOPE. My experience here at CWJC has been a beacon that has directed me to my true self. CWJC helped me heal from within and love myself again.
I thought at best that I would learn how to type and maybe brush up on some computer skills. I’ll tell ya what, my time at CWJC was way MORE than that. It has opened my eyes to the fact that there are still people in the world who care, give and serve others delightfully and wholeheartedly. Paying it forward is the theme of my life moving forward. This is a tremendous organization, a hospital for the heart, the spirit, and the mind.
I thought at best that I would learn how to type and maybe brush up on some computer skills. I’ll tell ya what, my time at CWJC was way MORE than that. It has opened my eyes to the fact that there are still people in the world who care, give and serve others delightfully and wholeheartedly. Paying it forward is the theme of my life moving forward. This is a tremendous organization, a hospital for the heart, the spirit, and the mind.
Shayla
Graduate, CWJC Arlington
Hi, my name is Tania, and I am an addict!
I say these words every day, so I don’t forget who or what I am. How I came to be at Christian Women’s Job Corps is a miracle that started in 1982. At 12 years old, I was well on my way to being what everyone said I was going to become. I did, however, just meet Julia, my lifelong very best friend. There were many poor choices on my part as we got older. Julia became distant our senior year. I wasn’t the same me anymore, but she didn’t give up on me. We reconnected before our 10-year high school reunion and I got my best friend back. Today, I pretty much just do what she tells me to. She works for a non-profit that networks other non-profits. During an expo we were volunteering at Julia walked me over to an information table where Brandi and Morgan were promoting a job skills program that sounded like it was probably a lot of work. She suggested I put my name on their list, so I did. Over the next several weeks, I forgot about it until Brandi called one day to ask if I wanted to come to an orientation. I knew what Julia would tell me to do, so I did. Here I am. As usual, Julia was right.
I’m glad and grateful to be here. I didn’t realize until I got here how much of myself, I’d lost along the way. The CWJC program became a vital part of my recovery as an addict. I wasn’t really employable and that affected my self-esteem. I couldn’t set a goal of any kind because I had no understanding of how to set one, much less how to achieve it. I thought I was going to learn some basic computer skills - which I did - but I also learned that I am worthy of God’s love! Because of Christian Women’s Job Corps, I now have personal goals, a sense of my own value both as a woman and a person, and hope for my very own future. CWJC is exactly what was needed to kick start my life in the direction I always wanted to go. Thanks to Christian Women’s Job Corps, my life will never be the same again and I am SO glad. My name is Tania. I am an addict.
I’m glad and grateful to be here. I didn’t realize until I got here how much of myself, I’d lost along the way. The CWJC program became a vital part of my recovery as an addict. I wasn’t really employable and that affected my self-esteem. I couldn’t set a goal of any kind because I had no understanding of how to set one, much less how to achieve it. I thought I was going to learn some basic computer skills - which I did - but I also learned that I am worthy of God’s love! Because of Christian Women’s Job Corps, I now have personal goals, a sense of my own value both as a woman and a person, and hope for my very own future. CWJC is exactly what was needed to kick start my life in the direction I always wanted to go. Thanks to Christian Women’s Job Corps, my life will never be the same again and I am SO glad. My name is Tania. I am an addict.
Tania
Graduate, CWJC Arlington