The Completion of a Project:
In the fall of 2008, mass layoffs were pervasive. The American financial infrastructure was at risk, many were without hope and WorkMatters felt clearly called to alter the journey of business people between jobs. We designed a ministry structure to provide relevant job resources, networking opportunities, and encouragement to business professionals of Northwest Arkansas who were unemployed. We intentionally called it The Joseph “Project” because we assumed that we would help business people for a season. We felt that God would let us know when it was time to refocus on our core WorkMatters vision. That time is now.
Two and a half years later, economic conditions have stabilized. It is painful for us at WorkMatters to retire The Joseph Project when we still have so many friends that are searching for their next job or career. We have been blessed to have helped hundreds of men and women through The Joseph Project and believe that we have been able to accomplish our mission to “alter the journey” of these people. It is now time to let God use other resources, individuals or institutions to accomplish His purposes.
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Please read our F.A.Q. Sheet for more information.
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Also read A Note from the President sharing his heart for The Joseph Project.
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Watch the 5News Story about The Joseph Project's retirement.
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Read an article by NWAonline about the transition.
The Joseph Project Highlights:
- The Joseph Project has met weekly for two and a half years to help business people between jobs in areas of resume building, personal finance, networking, social media, interview etiquette, mission opportunities, conflict resolution, personal health, debt management, goal setting and the secrets of human resources.
- More than 700 unique individuals' lives have been impacted through their participation in The Joseph Project.
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Of those, close to 200 people that we know of have secured jobs through their involvement.
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Some Joseph Project members have launched their own new business ventures.
Need Resources?
- We have compiled a Helpful Resources Document full of recommended books, organizations and contacts for your Between Jobs experience.
- Out of our final meeting of The Joseph Project on June 22nd came several Words of Wisdom from past speakers that will serve has helpful reminders to us all.