The Way To Work Sustainable Workforce Solutions

Yesterday was an absolutely inspiring and uplifting day as we graduated our September 2026 class. We are so excited to see where these people go and can't wait to celebrate all of their future success. Congratulations, Class of September '26! 🎓✨

Looking for a Job? Come to The Way to Work Career Fair Tuesday, September 29th!

11am - 1pm
Main Library on Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA
Bring your resume and dress to impress!
Register for free:

HOPE The Way to Work Career Fair September 29, 2026 Thank you for registering to attend as a JOB SEEKER for HOPE Ministries' The Way to Work Career and Resource Fair! Please answer the questions below to complete your registration.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lisa! 🎂

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Lisa Parker, Senior Career Development Specialist at HOPE Ministries!

Lisa brings a heart for service, kindness and compassion to her work each day. She believes that kindness begins with understanding that we all struggle, and she puts that belief into action by encouraging and supporting the individuals we serve as they work toward brighter futures.

We’re grateful for all that Lisa brings to the HOPE team and hope her birthday is filled with plenty of joy, laughter and time with the people she loves.

Happy Birthday, Lisa! 🎈🎂🥳

We love hearing updates like this from our graduates! ❤️

After completing HOPE Ministries’ The Way to Work program, this graduate recently shared:

“Thank you all for everything I learned from the class. I’m enjoying my new job and applying everything I learned to it.”

This is what The Way to Work is all about - helping individuals build the skills, confidence and tools they need to succeed not only in finding employment, but in building a career.

Congratulations on your new job! We’re proud to have been a part of your journey and even more excited to see where you go from here. 🎉

📣 WE’RE HIRING!

HOPE Ministries is looking for a Workforce Development & Education Coach to join our The Way to Work team!

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping people recognize their potential, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward their career goals.

In this role, you’ll work one-on-one with clients as they pursue education, training, and industry-recognized certifications—providing the encouragement, accountability, guidance, and support they need along the way.

✨ You may be a great fit if you:
• Enjoy coaching and motivating others
• Build strong relationships with people from all backgrounds
• Are organized, dependable, and follow through
• Can encourage clients while also holding them accountable
• Are passionate about education, workforce development, and helping people succeed

At HOPE, our work is about more than helping someone earn a credential or find a job. It’s about helping people build pathways toward greater stability, self-sufficiency, and a brighter future.

📍 Baton Rouge, LA
💼 Full-time position
❤️ Medical & dental benefits
🏖️ Paid time off & holidays
💰 Retirement benefits

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

View the position and apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/workforce-development-education-coach-bd8d258d3dfd5ca5

Professionalism is more than just showing up to work. It’s how you communicate, how you treat others, how you handle challenges, and the attitude you bring with you each day.

“Your reputation is built by what you do when no one is watching.”

Today in Going Beyond, our class focused on what professionalism looks like in the workplace and how small choices can make a big difference.

Want to build the skills you need to succeed at work?

Visit www.thewaytoworkla.com and join The Way to Work today!

HOPE, the Client Choice Food Pantry, and The Way to Work will be closed Monday, Sept 7th for Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, Sept 8th. Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday!

🩺 NEW at HOPE: BRG Care on the Go!

Beginning September 21, BRG Care on the Go will bring its mobile health unit to HOPE Ministries every third Monday of the month!

📅 September 21
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge

Get convenient primary and urgent care for allergies, asthma, colds, flu, sinus infections, headaches, diabetes, UTIs, back and joint pain, stomach issues and more - plus vaccines, wellness checkups, physicals, well-child visits and weight management services.

💙 No health insurance? You can still receive care.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. When possible, call 225-763-4500 ahead of time to schedule.

Help us spread the word so more members of our community know that convenient healthcare is available right here at HOPE!

🩺 Healthcare is coming to HOPE!

We’re excited to welcome BRG Care on the Go to HOPE Ministries for the first time on Monday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.!

BRG Care on the Go is a mobile health unit providing primary and urgent care services in a comfortable, convenient setting - and you can receive care even if you don’t have health insurance.

Services include care for allergies, asthma, colds and coughs, flu, sinus and ear infections, headaches and migraines, back and joint pain, diabetes, stomach issues, UTIs and more, as well as:

🩹 Wellness checkups
💉 Vaccines and immunizations
🩺 Sports and school physicals
👧 Well-child visits
⚖️ Weight management
…and more!

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. When possible, please schedule ahead by calling 225-763-4500.

📍 HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Even better, BRG Care on the Go will return to HOPE every third Monday of the month, making convenient healthcare more accessible to our community year-round.

Please share to help us spread the word! ❤️

🎉 **SHE GOT THE JOB SHE WANTED!** 🎨❤️

When Ms. Mary came to The Way to Work, she had a goal in mind: **she wanted to work at a particular art gallery.**

After retiring and deciding she wanted to earn additional income, Mary came to TWTW for support with applications, her resume, interview skills, and preparing to reenter the workforce. She completed The Way to Work program, but that art gallery job was still the one she had her heart set on.

So she kept going.

After months of waiting and working toward her goal, **Mary got the job!** 🎉 She has now been working at the gallery for almost a month and recently stopped by to share the good news with us.

She was absolutely beaming! Mary told us how much she enjoyed the TWTW classes and how excited she is to begin saving the money she’s earning.

We couldn't be happier for her. Mary knew what she wanted, stayed committed to her goal, and made it happen.

**Congratulations, Ms. Mary! We are SO proud of you!** 👏❤️