Mission Statement:

To bring good people and good jobs together by assisting individuals who are unemployed or underemployed with meaningful work while providing employers with candidates prepared to work.

History:

Started in 1985 as a related ministry of Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship to help the community's unemployed and under-employed citizens, New Land Jobs, a 501(c)(3)private not for profit corporation, has been a member agency of the United Way of Central Virginia for eighteen years. Sixty-five percent of our funding comes from individuals, area churches, the business community, foundations, grants and contracts.

Services Provided by New Land Jobs

• Job Search Preparation Workshop

A small group process lasting approximately one and one-half hours.  Topics covered include:  exploring applicants job needs, a career vs. a job, understanding needs of the employer, where to find job leads and the job search process.

• Assessment

To include CareerScopeŽ, a one hour self-directed interest/aptitude assessment followed by a one-to-one review with a counselor

• Resume Preparation

A one-to-one meeting with the counselor which will result in a current professional one page resume

• Interview Practice Workshop

A small group process lasting approximately one and one-half hours.  Topics include:  application tips, telephone usage, interviewing preparation and typical questions and interview role playing.

• Job Coaching

Ongoing job search assistance to individuals to include supportive counseling, mentoring and resource identification.  Assistance is provided for as long as it takes to locate a satisfactory position.

• Follow Up

Once the applicant is placed, New Land Jobs offers ongoing support and conducts periodic retention reviews.

• Training and Enrichment Program

This program offers participants basic computer skills training and hands-on training in the use of routine office equipment, telephone etiquette and note taking; and basic computer classes in E-mail, Internet research, Excel, Access and Microsoft Word.

We use implement assessment and evaluation tools for program review to determine what changes or modifications should be made. We are currently running this program three (6) times per year using current funding.
 

2600 Memorial Avenue, Suite 104
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
434.847.4225

newlandjobs@newlandjobs.org