The Job Hunters Group (544, 756)

An active self-help group for individuals who have been laid off, dismissed, or are seriously considering changing jobs.  They have a wide variety of programs, networking, and sharing at their lively weekly meetings.  This group has been sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church since 1988 (that's more than 500 meetings)!  It has no religious requirements or content.  For more info, call a leader of the group at 704/341-2255 Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.   (Click for overview of Unemployment resources)

A structured program and support group at St Matthew Catholic Church for those undergoing a change of employment. The content is basically secular covering traditional areas of interest for job-seekers; there is a second optional component available for dealing with more personal issues coming from a Catholic perspective. For details, call Jim, a group leader, at 543-7677 ext. 1040 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to leave a message.  (Click for overview of Unemployment resources)

A Christian group for people looking for work.  It includes networking, resumé assistance, interview assistance, social activities, and overall support and prayer.  The group is sponsored by Matthews United Methodist Church.  At the current time the group is meeting only as needed since attendance is quite low, but they have considerable information and support available on an individual basis. For more about the group, click here to see their web site or for detailed info, call Wayne (a member of the group) at 552-2900 x 105 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  (Click for overview of Unemployment resources)

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Caring Connection of First Baptist Church (2004) (1597)
Charlotte Employment Project (a nonprofit organization) (1999)  (1394)
Ministry at Works (Matthews United Methodist Church) (2006)  (1495)
WomanReach Job Hunters Group  (1995)
Workers in Transition at Forest Hills Presbyterian (2002)  (1595)

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