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ABOUT
The Joseph Project is a faith-based jobs initiative connecting people with jobs. Participants go through a week-long job preparation training program and then are offered a chance to interview with companies looking to hire. The project started as a constituent service through the office of U.S. Senator Ron Johnson in partnership with Greater Praise Church of God in Christ founding Pastor Jerome Smith Sr. While traveling the state, the senator found that manufacturers' number one concern was not having enough workers. Yet when he visited central city neighborhoods, the problem was not enough jobs. Joseph Project volunteers, Johnson staffers and Greater Praise Church of God in Christ members work to identify people ready for a life change, based on their attitude and determination. Each month, a new group of participants attends free week-long sessions at the church. The classes, taught by volunteers, cover topics such as teamwork, time management, goal setting, financial management, interview preparation, conflict resolution and spiritual fitness. Participants who complete the 4-day workshop get a job interview with employers who are looking to hire.
TRANSPORTATION
Every participant is offered the opportunity to get to work via the Joseph Project shuttles. The vans run 24/7 to make sure all shifts are covered. Due to the project's success, several vans have been donated to the program. New workers are required to use the Joseph Project shuttle for the first three months (90 days) on the job. Each rider pays a nominal fee for their daily transportation from the Joseph Project to work and back. Riders in good standing who fully complete the 90-day requirement are offered the value of one-month's free transportation.
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