CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS OF TYLER, INC
Women helping women with a hand-up not a hand-out.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Computer Skills
Purpose: teach computer skills used in the marketplace (typing, data entry, MS Office, email, web navigation)
Success: students take proficiency tests at beginning and end of program to measure progress
Serve: these classes serve adult women of the Tyler area who are looking for employment
Jobs for Life
Comprehensive course to teach job skills for the marketplace: conflict resolution, dress for success, resume writing, and interview practice.
Biblical studies One in a Million
In-depth studies to teach life lessons and examples, as well as helping women set appropriate boundaries
Journey Partners
One-on-one personal mentoring program to assist with completion of program.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Women's Missionary Union 2017
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of overall donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Computer Skills
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of donations made by board members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Jobs for Life
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The Board of Directors consists of 9 members and the Executive Director. All ten members participate in donations that support the work of Christian Women's Job Corps Tyler. Monthly or Annual giving
Number of manuals produced
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Jobs for Life
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Manuals are provided for participants and volunteers.
Number of participants who would recommend program to others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, Christians, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Jobs for Life
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Intake and exit questionnaires completed. 95%+ have positive comments and would recommend program.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls
Related Program
Computer Skills
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
YoY growth experienced in the number served, as well as the number who completed the training program
Number of new donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Women and girls, Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Computer Skills
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2014 was benchmark and "new donor" category is skewed.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
CWJC of Tyler aims to move women from poverty, domestic violence, fear and with limited job skills to a position of knowledge, confidence, fully-trained and capable to find and keep long-term employment in Smith County. The East Texas Human Needs Network found in their 2016 Assessment for Smith County, the top 10 overall needs. The CWJC of Tyler addresses three of those needs: achieving a living wage of income, computer skills and resume writing.
The top ten overall needs quantified by the Smith County CCNA are:
1. Dental Care
2. Eye/Vision Care
3. Achieving a Living Wage of Income
4. Health Insurance
5. Computer Skills
6. Credit Repair
7. Money for Prescription Medication
8. Have Past Due Bills
9. Resume Writing
Full assessment can be found at: http://www.ethnn.org/research-needs.html
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Christian Women's Job Corps of Tyler utilizes several strategies to accomplish the Mission of equipping women with job skills and life skills in a Christ-centered environment.
Strategies include:
-Strong curriculum in all areas: Bible study, life/work skills, and computer skills
-Open and transparent environment that welcomes sharing of life experiences, but also is one of confidentiality and trust
-Measurements of outcomes: intake forms that collect demographic information, needs assessments, and skill measurements at time of participant entry, as well as at the end of each training period
-Tracking of participants in being hired, what type of jobs being found
-Finding strong volunteers with the necessary skills to teach others, as well as support and nurture the variety of stages found within our participants
-Mentoring programs in two arenas: Employment coaches help keep participants on track and provide input to help them secure a job and HeartFriends. HeartFriends provide 1-on-1 support and friendship. These relationships often continue after the participant has graduated.
-Additional services are provided as needed. These include transportation and childcare vouchers, as well as a collaborative relationship with Goodwill Industries for counseling services, and Bethesda Medical Clinic for medical and dental needs.
-Keeping participants focused: a healthy and nutritious lunch is provided each day. Providing good nutrition helps participants to keep focused and able to fulfill the requirements of the trainings provided.
-Measure. Measure. Measure. CWJC of Tyler utilizes ProveIt for measurement of specific skills, as well as Myers-Briggs Profiles to help students focus on areas that are a good fit with their personality.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
CWJC of Tyler's organizational capabilities are met from several perspectives, including a strong and ongoing volunteer base, financial strength from monthly, quarterly and annual donors, as well as funding via grants and foundations. The CWJC of Tyler has been operating successfully since 2001, and has a well-respected presence in the community.
Additionally, many of the volunteers are former participants in the program and want to "give back" and build hope for others. This commitment to the organization - both from a volunteer, local churches, and financial support will continue to allow the organization to grow. The Spring 2017 session has the largest enrollment since the organization began operation, as well as a new site launch in Lindale, Texas.
CWJC is a faith-based organization, and the commitment from local churches and other nonprofit organizations, has helped strengthen the organization's capabilities. One of our kitchen helpers is 89 years young, was a former missionary, and has been a part of the CWJC of Tyler for many years. She is inspirational.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Christian Women's Job Corps of Tyler has been in operation as a nonprofit since 2000. There are 8 key elements that our organization requires in order to be nationally certified (which we are):
1. Certification
2. Advisory Council
3. Networking
4. Needs Assessment
5. Bible Study
6. Evaluations
7. Covenants
8. Mentoring
We support continuous education and training for our staff and volunteers, including Bridges out of Poverty, Nonprofit Management certification, Level 1 and 2 Certification in WMU. CWJC of Tyler has successfully increased YoY the number of women participating in the programs, increased the percentage finding employment, increased the number of women and families growing in their faith, and continue to have financial strength.
New opportunities for growth and new accomplishment: expanding the vision to become the go-to educators and trainers of women in the technology sector in a Christ-centered environment. Adding even more opportunities for learning technologically-driven jobs: digital, CRM, media. These are some of the ideas that are being considered for the CWJC of Tyler.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS OF TYLER, INC
Board of directorsas of 10/22/2021
Mrs. Gay Brookshire
Nancie Pritchard
Janet Gadt
East Texas Medical Center
Gay Brookshire
Brookshires
Cecelia Ellis
retired educator
Nancie Pritchard
Suddenlink - retired
Patricia Galdamez
Nurse
Ivette Zavarce
The Mentoring Alliance
Bryan Campbell
Regions Bank
Pauletta Bonner
Wealth management
Shelley Judd
Educator
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes