Calvary Assembly of God
Bringing Faith, Hope and Love to Life ~ 2600 Shipley Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810 ~ 302-478-1275


Calvary Assembly of God's Employment Support Group

Attention: Job Seekers
Subject: Employment Support Group

We are pleased to welcome you to join us for our "Employment Support Group" meetings held weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30 AM.

Jobs, Employment and Work Support Group, Calvary Assembly of God, Wilmington Delaware

Calvary's Employment Support Group Facilitators:
Marcie Diener, Len Deane, Andy Piraino, Pastor Nick Piscitelli, CaroleAnn Deane, Gene Pierce

Are you seeking employment? Are you presently in a career transition? The Employment Support Group can help you. We can help:

  • Renew the hope and faith that is needed to conduct a successful job search
  • Provide a supportive environment for sharing information
  • Provide the technical knowledge and resources to assist in your job search

Additionally, Employment Support Group participants are available to share networking contacts, resources and suggestions to help with your job search.

Our weekly meetings provide information, training and discussion on the following topics:

  • Practice interview techniques
  • Résumé reviews
  • Networking skills and opportunities
  • World of work discussions
  • Overcoming barriers to success in your job search
  • Providing job leads
  • Discussing employer expectations
  • Job hunting tips
  • Listening skills and many additional job related skills and discussion topics

Upcoming Events

  • Join us for our "Employment Support Group" meetings held weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30 AM.

Previous Events

  • 3/29/11: Special Guest Speaker Sue Kaiden "Overcoming Obstacles to Employments"
  • 3/1/11: Special Guest Speaker Laura Kasper, CEO of Monarch Staffing in PA. We have a special presenter on Tuesday, February 22nd. Laura Kasper CEO, Monarch Staffing. Creative leader providing a positive, commitment to quality, flexible staffing solutions. Laura will be presenting... “The Interview – How Do We Single Out Job Offers For Job Seekers?" Check out Laura on LinkedIn.

Employment Support Articles

1. Welcome Packet 5.3 Job Fairs 9.2 Telephone Interviews, Phone Screening
2. Job Transition 5.4 Government Jobs 10. Job Offer Negotiations
3. Skills Assessment 5.5 Recent Graduates 11. Financial Management
4. Career Development 6. Cover Letters 12. Weekly Quotes and Scripture
4.1 Career Choices 7. Resumes 13. Motivation, Poems and Success Stories
5. Employment Process 8. Elevator Speech 14. Bringing Christ into Career Decisions
5.1 Networking 9. Interviews  
5.2 Web Site and Internet Job Searching 9.1 Dress  

All are welcome to attend our informative and encouraging “Employment Support Group” meetings where coffee, fresh fruit, home baked treats and other refreshments are regularly served! Calvary Assembly of God Church is located at 2600 Shipley Road (between Naamans and Silverside Roads). For questions, please call the office at 302-478-6823 or Len Deane at DeaneL@verizon.net.

We look forward to seeing you each week!

 

Sincerely,

Leonard A. Deane Jr.
Employment Support Group Coordinator

In memory of CaroleAnn Deane, Co-facilitator/co-founder of Calvary's Employment Support Group

Employment Support Group Participants' Comments and Success Stories

4/7/11: Congratulations to Suzanne R. and Steve Z. on their new positions!

3/15/11: "I wanted you to know that your emails have really encouraged me especially these past two weeks. They have spoken straight to my heart. God is so good, I will be starting a position in a call center using my insurance license's. It is a 90 day assignment with potential of being hired on a permanent basis. Sincerely, John"

3/8/11: Congratulations...we have two more graduates: Florence and Carol.

3/1/11: "Hello, Len, A grateful thank you to you for the informative employment support group session held this morning. Your comments provided useful guidance, as did those of Laura Kasper from Monarch Staffing, in pursuing employment opportunities. Many thanks for the book and introductory file with insightful how-to's. I appreciated, also, the opportunity to speak with other job seekers over refreshments. I came away energized to continue my job search. Sincere thanks, Serita"

2/19/11: At this time I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to come out to Calvary Assembly of God for the employment support group. I accepted a part time position for a collection clerk in the Brandywine One Hundred area. God Bless, Joseph

2/17/11: "Hi Len, I just had to send you this feedback. I think that anyone that is in your care, is in good care indeed. You are an inspiration!!!" Dan

2/9/11: Congratulations to Lyn N. on her new position!

1/16/11: Congratulations to Lisa C. on her new position!

12/22/10: "Respected leonard, Good Morning, Me and my family wish you and your family a very delightful Christmas and happy Holidays and to enjoy many more such joyful years in your life. Pray to god for your Health, Prosperity and Happy long life. Very best regards," Muhammad

12/22/10: "Hey Len, I just wanted you to wish you a wonderful, awesome, Christmas! I was so blessed to be a part of this group and am so grateful to God for helping me find this group. Though I wish I was closer to home I'm thankful to have a job and am loving married life. Thank you so much for starting this group. It was so encouraging to be a part of this group and know that other people were experiencing the same difficulties I was. Anyway Merry Christmas!" Eugene

12/21/10: Congratulations to Chris F. on her new job!

12/20/10: Congratulations to Dave B. on his new job!

12/9/10: Congratulations to Joy on her new job and new career path!

10/15/10: Len, your support, encouragement, and education (about seeking jobs not just by applications and resumes), I believe really made the difference in my successful job hunt. Gene, your weekly prayers supported us on our journey and helped us realize without God, Jesus and our religious beliefs we would be no where ('I can do all things thru God; who gives me strength'). Andy, your helpful tips, encouragement, and knowledge, taught me something every week. Marcy, the quiet provider of food and COFFEE for the body to strengthen us, thank you. But all of you; certainly are showing God your care for fellow man not just through word but also DEEDS!, Keep it Up!! Again THANK YOU!!!!! I will miss all faculty and my fellow students but must say I am glad to be working again. Yours, Margaret

10/13/10: Hi Len, Thanks for this, as well as all you do for people walking through transition. Your support, encouragement and kindness were great as I walked through this time of challenge. I have already recommended your group to several others as I have tried to pass on the encouragement I received during my 8 ½ month period. You were and continue to be a blessing in my life – and I praise the Lord for your ministry. Some of the other groups I attended may have been held at churches but offered no spiritual food as we walked through the wilderness. Thank you for balancing spiritual food with the support and encouragement we needed to find the right opportunities!
Blessings, Jim

9/20/10: Great news! Four more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this month!
We wish Shawn, Peggy L., Abigail and Mary C. the best with their new jobs!

9/20/10: "Len, something occurred to me the other day: You, Gene, Andy and Marcy are truly doing God's work. Every week you all welcome the dispirited and weary. You nourish us with wonderful food and with encouraging words and useful information. You welcome everyone - black, white, old, young, those with heavy accents, those who were owners, those who were cleaners, those who have been out of the workforce for years, those who don't know what they want to do. You truly welcome everyone. I loved it when Gene prayed and asked that God "sustain and strengthen" each of us, because that's just what we needed to hear as we left each week. I'm sure that's why we all felt energized when we left, and ready to start looking again. Thank you to each of you for the valuable service you are providing and especially to you, Len, for sharing your experiences and wisdom. I believe you and the others helped me on my own spiritual journey, and I'm grateful for that, too." Peggy L.

9/6/10: Great news! Three more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this week!
We wish Shawn, Peggy and Abigail the best with their new jobs!

9/6/10: "I want to take a moment to thank you and to report some good news. I will be starting a new job on Tuesday! Your advice about networking really paid off. After giving testimony at my church about small groups and how they have been a blessing to me in my journey as Christian I was approached and ultimately offered a job. Praise God! I also want to let you know that if there is anything I can do for you or your group in the future, just let me know. Thanks again and good luck in your ministry. You are truly doing God's work." Sean W (Graduate)

7/6/10: Great news! Two more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this week!
We wish Chris and Patty the best with their new jobs!

6/29/10: Great news! Two more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this week!
We wish Bernie and John the best with their new jobs!

6/14/10: Great news! Two more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this week!
We wish Lois and Amy the best with their new jobs!

6/13/10: "I cannot thank you enough for developing the Employment Support Group and continuing to lead this ministry.  The love and support of the group has been stunning and I always looked forward to attending on Tuesdays." Amy

5/11/10: "Thank you and the group for all the support you gave me during these last few months. I found the meetings very inspirational and motivating. I really appreciated everything everyone did for me." Carol

5/2/10: Great news! Four more participants from our weekly Employment Support Group are starting new jobs this week!

4/19/10: "I can't thank you enough for all your suggestions, hard working and encouragement.  This group to me has been a God-send.  I am so glad I'm attending.  When I'm feeling low and very disappointed, I attend class and leave very encouraged and up-lifted. Again, thank you. God Bless." Lois

2/11/10: "I want to thank You and CaroleAnn for the career coaching and the Employment Support Group. The information you provided me with helped in my starting over, I am so grateful. Thank you, Jack"

1/26/10: “Today was another good meeting and I appreciate your friendship and your input. I usually come to the meeting depressed and leave with my hopes elevated. Thanks… for my Tuesday frame of mind.” John

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

12/29/09: "Thank you again for providing such a worthwhile service in the Employment Support Group. Please also convey my thanks to the Calvary Church for their support and the special gift card. That was very thoughtful. God Bless, Cheryl

11/16/09: "I have been enjoying the meetings very much and look forward to attending future meetings. Thank you to you and your wife for putting in the efforts in preparing and hosting the meetings. They have been a blessing to me and I am sure for the others who attend as well." Bob

9/24/09: Len & CaroleAnn, I just wanted thank you for your time and great information on Tuesday. After an interview on Wednesday afternoon, I was offered a Sales job today. I start this Monday traveling to their Home office for a week of product information. I feel everything happens for a reason and meeting you both helped me move forward. Jim

9/15/09: Len: Good news.  I have received an offer from the company that was my first choice.  I am really excited, and I wanted to thank you for hosting the Employee Support Group.  You and CaroleAnn provide a tremendous service to all that wish to attend.  I wish you all the best.  Jamie

9/15/09: Hi Len & CaroleAnn: I will so miss you guys....but I am very excited to start working again. Thanks for all your wonderful words of encouragement, email attachments and great support that both of you have been over these weeks that I have attended your support group. Blessings to you both! In Him, Joy

7/9/09: "Dear Pastor Nick and all at Calvary Assembly of God: Thank you for all the ways you are showing your care, concern and support: having two wonderful people led the Employment Support Group; having each of us prayed for; and the gift of the Wawa Cards. All of this means a lot! Blessings, Carolyn"

7/2/09: "Hi Deane, I will start a new adventure next week and as I mentioned it will be with Sears Home Improvement division......  I do appreciate meeting you and your kind wife and giving me some tools to work with. You folks are great. I also enjoyed the interaction with the entire group. I wish everyone well and success. I will stay in touch. Regards, John"

6/25/09: "Hi Len, Guess what! I found a job!!!! Jane"

6/23/09: "Hello Mr. Len, Yes, I have started my new job. I'm working with refugees right now, but I got another job as a group home manager so I'll be working with refugees till end of this month then I'll be moving again............... Thanks again checking on me. Moise"

6/23/09: "Len, I just wanted to thank you for directing the support group - you and Carole Ann are doing a tremendous job. Additionally, could you pass on to your congregation and Pastor Nick, how blessed I felt this morning - receiving the Wawa gift card and knowing that each one of us was lifted in prayer – by name; it was very encouraging and I will not forget these acts. Dave"