Mission Statement

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Building strong futures for men and women through life and employment skills in a Christ-centered learning environment.​

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What is Heart & Hands of East Texas? 

We are a Christian Job Corps Site, recognized at the state and national levels as a Job Readiness School.  We specialize in helping students identify their next steps and the pathways that lead to success.  We empower students to build confidence, set meaningful life goals and discover hope.  Essential job training, Bible study, and personal mentoring form the foundation for what we do—bringing immeasurable value to each individual, their families, and our community.

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History

CJC is a nationwide organization established in 1994 by the Women’s Missionary Union to support women living in poverty. The program later expanded to include men as well.  Heart & Hands of East Texas began as CWJC Lindale, a satellite of CWJC Tyler, and became a certified site in 2016. In 2021 we changed our name to Heart & Hands of East Texas to reflect our desire to include all area communities and to serve men through our ministry as well.

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What We Offer

We offer a 10-week job-readiness program which provides hands-on experiences and skill development as we prepare participants to confidently compete in the job market. 

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Our program includes the following components:​

• Bible study

• Computer Literacy

• Job skills

• Resume writing

• Interview skills

• Personal mentoring

• Personal employment coaching​