Jobs Assistance Ministry (JAM)

The Jobs Assistance Ministry (JAM) is open to all who seek help finding a job.  The ministry offers an immense amount of resources and is free to anyone who may have been out of a job for some time, is seeking to make a career transition, or has recently lost a job. 

From the beginning, JAM's vision has been to offer all of the services a job seeker would receive at a career transition/outplacement center.  We have been able to acheive this goal thanks to many talented volunteers, who include HR leaders, career coaches, recruiters, business owners, and so many others.  

JAM welcomes everyone in the greater Richmond community.  Our doors are open to all who request our services.  We work collaboratively with a number of churches, ministries, and organizations, including Career Prospectors, which also offers invaluable resources to job seekers.

While we have been able to offer professional services, thanks to expert volunteers, JAM is first and foremost a ministry.  And job seekers recognize and appreciate this.  They tell us so.


How JAM Helps Job Seekers
 

• Weekly Meetings
• Workshops (variety of job search and career development topics)
• Resume Review
• Mock Interviews
• One-on-One Mentoring
• Career Coaching & Counseling
• Online Job Search Resources
• Accountability Groups (support and structure for your job search)
• Professional Roundtables (expand your networking circle)
• Pastoral Care/Counseling

How You Can Help JAM and Job Seekers
 

• Notify us about available jobs at your employers or business.
• Provide valuable support by offering to meet with job seekers and help them expand their networks (most job seekers find employment by networking).
• Pray for the job seekers and the Jobs Assistance Ministry.

Contact Ed Landry for more information about supporting job seekers.
 

Special Message from Ed Landry, JAM Coordinator:

JAM is completing its thirteenth year and has congratulated over 1,300 successful job seekers!  Thanks, Fr. Dan, Deacon David, and Michaelonians for your support over the years.  God has blessed this ministry by providing speakers, support, and successful job placement.  More than a few job seekers have shared their faith witness, giving gratitude and glory to God.