BMI Continues to Seek Mentors

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B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Ministries, Inc. (BMI), led by Sean LaCon, is a grant funded non-profit human services organization dedicated to empowering employers and prospective employees through work-readiness training and job placement at no cost. *Through partnerships with various private and government agencies, BMI has been able to place thousands of individuals in various positions around the New York and New Jersey area since its birth in 1999.

Mentorship Program Updates*

One-to-One Adult Mentorship Program
Can you name someone who made a major positive impact in your life?
*Can you see yourself being that person for somebody else?

In partnership with Goodwill Industries, B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Ministries, Inc. (BMI) is seeking mentors for its Adult One-to-One Mentoring Program, designed to assist formally incarcerated individuals who reside in the Essex County, New Jersey community by matching them with outstanding community leaders, known as Mentors.

What is a mentor? A mentor is a trusted counselor and guide, who helps and directs another individual’s development, knowing that a person who receives direction and encouragement has a greater chance of success.

BMI's 4 Mentorship Goals are:
Reduce Recidivism – Mentors will encourage mentees will become productive members of society through competitive employment and not return to prison.
Secure/Maintain Employment – Mentees will be coached and encouraged during the job search process, secure employment, maintain the position successfully and encouraged to grow in their career.
Stable Housing – Mentees will be encouraged to obtain stable housing and directed to appropriate programs for housing assistance.
Positive Relationships Created/Maintained – Mentees will be encouraged to cultivate beneficial, positive relationships and reduce their interaction with those who through their negative influence may increase the chance of recidivism.

The Ultimate Goal: Empower another individual with more than just a second chance; provide them with the ability to see the hope inside of themselves to succeed and remain successful in society.

STEP ONE
Go to http://www.blessedministriesinc.org/ and download our mentorship application.

STEP TWO
Submit your signed application either by mail, email to contact@blessedministriesinc.org,
or fax to 877-516-2536.

STEP THREE
Attend an upcoming Interview/Training Session (below).

For more information, join our conference call (time listed below)
and/or contact 973-327-4747 or email contact@blessedministriesinc.org.

Important Dates

Join us Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 9:00PM for a conference call about this program and apply online! Conference Number: 616-597-8000 (pin # 208549).

Interviews/Training will be held on Saturday, November 7th @ 10AM - 12PM at
Montclair State University
Student Center (Room 415)
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ

*If you cannot make this training, please let us know as we can offer additional training.
For more information, please call 973-327-4747.

*Mentors must be 21 yrs or older and able to commit to contact with Mentee one hour a week via phone or in person or for a minimum of 4 hours per month for 6 months.

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