Watermark CDC
Vocational Training & Employment
Restoring Hope and Dignity Through Work
Job placement is a key focus for Watermark CDC, along with skill training programs. We are committed to helping Career Seekers prepare for a career through mastering a trade or sharpening a specific skill.
The Job Connection Program
The Job Connection Program empowers individuals and families by providing employment, training, and discipleship opportunities. Focused on overcoming key barriers:
● Lack of Transportation
● Limited Education
● Challenges for Justice-Involved Individuals
This program helps participants build essential skills, secure employment, and create a pathway to meaningful, sustainable careers.
After initial contact with our team, career seekers are assessed and assigned to either the Workshop Pathway or the Career Coaching Pathway, depending on their employability level and specific support needs.
Workshop Pathway
The Workshop Pathway provides essential job readiness skills grounded in biblical principles. Through interactive workshops, participants build confidence in areas like resume writing, interview preparation, and professional communication, equipping them for purpose-driven employment opportunities.
Career Coaching Pathway
The Career Coaching Pathway provides personalized, faith-based guidance to support participants in achieving their employment goals. Through one-on-one sessions, coaches offer assistance with job search strategies, goal setting, and skills development, empowering participants to progress toward meaningful employment opportunities.
See for yourself
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
-Colossians 3:23-24
Contact us to learn more
ROBERT MONROY
Job Connection Program Coordinator
Lydia Broadus
Job Connection Program Associate
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Job Connection Program Employer Partner
We invite local businesses to partner with the Job Connection Program by offering employment opportunities for recent graduates. As an employer, your business can play a pivotal role by hiring and supporting talented graduates in their professional development. By participating, your business will welcome fresh, enthusiastic graduates into your team, offering them hands-on experience, mentorship, and a chance to develop new skills in a real-world setting. You will be tasked with guiding them through the workplace environment, offering training in job-specific skills, and providing ongoing support as they grow and evolve within your organization.
Frequency: Ongoing hiring as available
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Job Connection Program Facilitator
Leads our skill-enhancing training workshops on various topics/skills. They are responsible for presenting information, guiding discussions, and ensuring that the workshop objectives are met. This role is crucial to the Job Connection Program’s skill-enhancing workshops and requires strong communication and leadership skills.
Facilitators have the flexibility to teach a single workshop or multiple workshops, depending on their availability. This is a great one-time serving opportunity for those with expertise in a specific area who want to make an impact.
Frequency: Varies by workshop but about 2.5 hours for facilitation + one pre-facilitation meeting.
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Job Connection Program Advocate
Advocates (mentors) provide support and guidance to individuals within the Job Connection Program. They assist participants in navigating resources, answering gospel-related questions, sharing personal stories on various employment topics, and praying for one another. Advocates work closely with participants during workshops, offering personalized support to make activities engaging and relevant to their career goals.
Frequency: 2.5 hours every Thursday evening for 10 weeks per cohort in both the Spring and Fall semesters.
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Job Connection Program Host
A Host is the first point of contact for participants or guests. They welcome individuals, provide them with necessary information, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. This role is key in making participants feel comfortable and valued.
Frequency: This role's commitment is for 10 weeks per cohort, running in both the Spring and Fall semesters on Thursday evenings.
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Give
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Serve
Interested in mentoring 1:1, discipling a small group, or teaching? View our current serving opportunities and join the Watermark CDC volunteer team today.
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