Most members are out of work, many are hurting. Some are new to the job world or are re-entering it. Still others are seeking to change their careers. JobSeekers also encourages spouses and partners to attend meetings so they can help the job seekers cope with the stresses. This provides the opportunity for the other persons to understand the job-seeking process and thereby can be a positive force in the situation.
Cost There is no charge to participate.
JobSeekers is sponsored by Trinity Church as a public service. Statistics Most participants come from a radius of 25 miles. Some people travel as far as 75 miles from such places as New York City, northern New Jersey, the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, and eastern Pennsylvania. Since its founding, JobSeekers has provided job counseling and support group services to over 5,000 unemployed people. The number of people at the meetings normally ranges from 10 to 30, although during several months during the recession of 1991, attendance rose to some 65 people per week.