Faith In The Future – Job Club Initiative

Our system can’t easily deal with the emotional and psychological aspects of unemployment, but many in the faith community can and do deal with these factors every day. That’s why we have partnered with willing faith-based and neighborhood organizations to start and manage Job Clubs.

Participating Faith Based Organizations

Faith in the Future is growing! Download this map to get a snapshot of our locations throughout the county (PDF).

 

For more info on other job clubs and ministries, contact the following faith-based organizations:
First United Methodist Church of Melbourne
Jewish Federation of Brevard
Our Lady of Lourdes
Grace United Methodist Church
Trinity Presbyterian
Park Avenue Baptist
St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church

Ascension Catholic Church

Date: Every Friday
Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Room 313 Ministry Building, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, FL
Description:  We meet every week to pray, share our challenges, network and benefit from the wisdom of guest speakers. Please visit the parish website at www.ascensioncatholic.net and click on the “quicklink” to the Job Seeker Ministry where you”ll find resources, resumes of people looking for work and job openings.
More information: Call Mary Miller at 321-987-0350 or email her at lovinfl07@yahoo.com

CenterPointe Church of Palm Bay

Founding Member of Hope for the Future Network

Date: Every Friday
Time:  6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (6:00 if not registered)
Where: 891 Coply St SE Palm Bay
Mission Statement: To help prepare people for the work God has designed them for and then connect them with those employers.
Description:  We’re busy networking, utilizing, and referring Brevard County’s church, ministry, charity, business, college, and governmental resources on your behalf.  These resources include donations, discounts, professional guest speakers with material and virtual training, and the hosting of Job Fairs.  Our goal is to help make you so attractive that employers who visit our Job Clubs will want to hire you on the spot!
More information:  Call or email Kevin Dandrea at 321.704.2580 or kdandrea@cfl.rr.com

First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

Date: Starting May 9, Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1235 South Park Ave, Titusville, FL
Description:  The Path to Employment:  whether you are unemployed, underemployed or thinking about changing careers, join us for a time of support to walk with you along the path.  Topics will change weekly to help and encourage you on your journey.
More information: Please email all questions to vickyintitusville@yahoo.com.

First United Methodist Church of Melbourne

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: 110 East New Haven, Melbourne, FL
Description: Unemployed? Underemployed? Anticipating a job layoff? Fear not! We are here to support you. Join us for encouragement and to learn about valuable community resources to help you with your search. It will be a time of sharing and focusing on an action plan to find meaningful employment. Open to all.
More information: 723-6761 or fumcmelb@fumc-melb.org

Freedom Christian Center – Viera

Date:  April 26, May 10 & May 24
Time:  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:  7250 Lake Andrew Drive, Room N2, Melbourne, FL
Description:  We meet the 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays of each month to encourage and share valuable community resources to help you with your job search.  This group is for those seeking employment, considering a job transition, or career advancement.  It is a time of spiritual and practical support.
More information:  Contact Kate Leach at kleach1227@gmail.com or (321) 622-6330.

Hope Ministries

Founding Member of Hope for the Future Network

Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1805 Canova St SE, Ste 1. Palm Bay
Mission Statement: To help prepare people for the work God has designed them for and then connect them with those employers.
Description:  We’re busy networking, utilizing, and referring Brevard County’s church, ministry, charity, business, college, and governmental resources on your behalf.  These resources include donations, discounts, professional guest speakers with material and virtual training, and the hosting of Job Fairs.  Our goal is to help make you so attractive that employers who visit our Job Clubs will want to hire you on the spot!
More information:  pbriede60@gmail.com 

Park Avenue Baptist Church

Date: By appointment
Time: By appointment
Where: 2600 S. Park Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
Description:  Regardless of your employment status, we are here to serve you and encourage you. Our primary objective is to first listen and then share with you resources, tools and some advice that will hopefully assist you in achieving your career goals. If you would like to make an appointment to talk with our career coordinator, please contact the church office and leave your name and number and our Career Coordinator will get back with you.
More information: 321-269-6702 or www.parkavenue.org

Rockledge Church of the Nazarene

Date: Every Thursday
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Where:  651 Barnes Blvd, Fellowship Hall, Rockledge
Description:   Career Perspectives Fellowship wants to help anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, facing a layoff or contemplating a career change.  Our goals are to offer prayer support and provide resources to assist in your job search.  We will discuss resume and cover letter development, job search strategies, interview techniques, work life balance and other topics.  Everyone is welcome.
More Information:  Call Jim Smith at 321-749-0499 or email jcs1961@att.net .

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Date:  Resuming in June
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 5555 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL
Description: Please join us to help with your job seeking skills as we discuss resume writing, social media (LinkedIn) and other topics to help you reach your job search goal.
More information: 452-5260

St. James Missionary Baptist Church

Date:  Third Thursday each month
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: 1835 Bunche Street, Melbourne, FL
Description: UNITED 4 U, INC. CHRISTIAN JOB CLUB – Meets the Third (3rd) Thursday of each month to assist those in our community seeking employment, wanting to move up in their present job, and seeking the latest changes in updating their resume.  In a recovering economy we know how daunting a task looking for a job can be.  Join us for the latest in job search technologies, interview presentations, job search assistance and resume writing. More information: Please email united4u@gmail.com.

Suntree Methodist Church

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
More information: Stephan Houston at 984-3300 or email sheuston@fresehansen.com

Trinity Presbyterian Church

Date: On demand
Time:  On demand
Where:  638 S Patrick Dr, Satellite Beach, FL
More information:   Job search consultation and job coaching, resume assistance, and resource navigation and referral, as needed.  Periodic on-site workshops. For assistance, email Sandi Scannelli, sandiscan@yahoo.com or call Trinity Presbyterian Church at 321-777-2047.

Truth Revealed Ministries

Date:  Weekly on Mondays
Time:  6 – 8 PM
Where:   2838 Palm Bay Road, NE, Fellowship Hall,  Palm Bay, FL
More information:   TRM’s Job Club seeks to provide information, networking opportunities, and support to the unemployed, the under-employed, and those in transition. The 21st century career development tools, techniques, and information provide seekers with cutting edge resources to set them above the competition, and help them to be effective and successful in their search. The 12 week program is open entry and open exit, and open to the public.  For more information: Contact Ruth E. Brown, GCDF, at ruthsconsulting@gmail.com or call the church at 321.952.5151. www.truthrevealed.org

More resources

Community Resources

Brevard Workforce offers informative sessions that address the challenges for those facing UN-employment or UNDER-employment. Click here for more information and to access the full schedule of these no-cost sessions.

The U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. DOL’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships has a Community of Practice called the Partnerships CoP. Designed for Job Club coordinators, volunteers, organizers, and others, the Partnerships CoP is a place to share toolkits and resources, connect with other Job Clubs locally and across the country, share contact information for One-Stop Career Centers with active Job Clubs, and access Webinars, discussion threads, and other resources.

The USDOL Employment and Training Administration also encourages Job Club coordinators to connect with its electronic tools, including:

• The Worker ReEmployment portal found on the workforce information Web site known as CareerOneStop
• My Next Move
• myskills myfuture

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partners

This office functions within the Domestic Policy Council to form partnerships between the Federal Government and faith-based and neighborhood organizations to more effectively serve Americans in need.

As a job seeker, to Post your Resumé, you must register and establish a User ID and Password in order to post your resumé to EmployFLORIDA.  Doing this will allow  you to receive referrals to jobs listed in the system. You can complete the registration online.

Why Employ Florida Marketplace?

As a job seeker, to Post your Resumé, you must register and establish a User ID and Password in order to post your resumé to EmployFLORIDA.  Doing this will allow  you to receive  referrals to jobs listed in the system. You can complete the registration online.As a job seeker, to Post your Resumé, you must register and establish a User ID and Password in order to post your resumé to EmployFLORIDA.  Doing this will allow  you to receive  referrals to jobs listed in the system. You can complete the registration online.