At the Christian Outreach Center, we are committed to helping individuals move from surviving to thriving. Our Job Readiness and Financial Education program is designed to equip participants with the tools, confidence, and support needed to secure employment, manage finances, and build a stable future.
This seven-week program, that’s open to the public, meets twice a week in North Baton Rouge at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center from 5:30-7:30 with dinner provided. We provided other, condensed versions of this class that are just for our partners, such as the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority and East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
We believe in supporting progress in meaningful ways. Participants of the program are eligible to receive $600 in utility assistance upon completion of the course, as well as case management up to three months after completing the course. This support helps ease financial pressure while participants take their next steps toward stability with personalized assistance.
In addition, participants can enroll in GAP (Grocery Assistance Program), which provides six months of home-delivered supplemental groceries—helping families stretch their budgets and maintain food security.
This program is more than a class—it’s a pathway to transformation. We walk alongside each participant,
encouraging growth not only in skills, but in confidence, character, and purpose.
If you are ready to take the next step toward employment, financial stability, and a brighter future, we invite you to join us.
