Financial assistance:
We are currently working with Visions Made Viable, a fiscal sponsor and non-
profit incubator, who is assisting us with our pursuit to obtain government
grants and private funding. These funds will allow us to provide financial
assistance for career advancement resources that increase
hirability and transferable skills recognition with
employers and recruiters through:

•  Advanced education
•  Skills improvement classes
•  Expertise development training
•  Job and industry-specific certifications
Vocare (pronounced vo-kar-ay) is a faith-based networking group for those who are
in-transition and searching for career or vocational direction and support.
Vocare is a Latin verb meaning “to call”
Anyone seeking networking opportunities in a spiritual surrounding – those from any
religious affiliation as well as those with no spiritual connection - are welcome.
Sharing job-search ideas, guidance, and resources such as:
•  Resumes
•  cover letters
•  networking contacts
•  career marketing plans
•  online job search and education resources
•  dealing with government unemployment benefits
•  referrals to staffing agencies and recruiters
Providing emotional and spiritual support
•  Empathy
•  Understanding
•  Prayer
•  A safe place to share job-search experiences and concerns
 
Helen Edler, M.A.
Marriage and
Family Therapist
Contact Us:
Email
Our Vision:
To provide spiritual, emotional,
and financial assistance to the
unemployed and underemployed
through group and individual
networking, counseling, and
advanced training support.
Our Mission:
To support and uplift those
experiencing the loss of
employment by sharing career
development resources,
networking opportunities,
prayer, and fellowship in a
faith-based, compassionate, and
encouraging environment.
Gift Cards Available
Gas station and grocery store gift cards are available to those
struggling financially. If you need help and would like to take
advantage of this kind gift from Ascension Lutheran Church's "CARING
ONES" program, contact Lauren: laurengodfrey@roarunner.com

    Suzanne Freiberg is a nationally recognized expert & leader in Career Management &
Job Transition. She inspires others to integrate their unique gifts & talents into their
careers through the Gifted Vocation.

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Visit Suzanne Online:
      
                            You were already given the gifts & talent to
                           succeed in a career created just for you -
                           Now, discover the secret to matching your unique
                           gifts & talents to your career calling
                     The Gifted Vocation
                       with special guest speaker, Suzanne Freiberg
March 27
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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
  •  1 of 4 Career Transition Coaches Invited to Participate in the White House Forum on Social Innovation (Jul 2012)
 •  The White House Forum for Employment Ministries & Job Clubs – Featured Speaker (Sep 2012)
 •  L. A. Archdiocese University Series - Featured Speaker (2013)
 •  Department of Labor’s Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships – Partner

EDUCATION:
  •  Bachelor of Theology – Graduate Theological Foundation
 •  Certified Career & Executive Coach – Career Coach Institute

VOLUNTEER:
  •  Chapter Leader: Georgetown University’s Woodstock Business Conference Arrupe Program for
    Social Ethics in Business
  •  Co-Leader/Co-Founder: RECONNECT Employment Ministry, St. Julie Billiart, Newbury Park

SERVICES - CAREER MANAGEMENT & JOB TRANSITION:
  •  Keynote Speaker
 •  Workshops / Seminars / Retreats
 •  Private Coaching Clients
 •  Church Employment Ministries:  Facilitation & Management - Facilitator Training - Program Materials
March 27, 2013 will be our last meeting
After 4 years of meetings and networking,
sharing and caring, laughter and tears,
learning and growing; jobs lost and jobs found
- Vocare is closing.

Lauren is working on finding new resources,
tools, and advisors to support those who are
currently in-transition and attending our
meetings.
And our ministry will live on through the spirit of "paying it forward" - by networking and the sharing
of advice, best-practices and support of those who have come through our doors.  Pastor Steve and
the other ministerial staff at Ascension will continue to be a source of spiritual and emotional support
for all who need comfort and guidance.

Thank you to all those who have played a role in helping Vocare minister to the unemployed and
underemployed in the Conejo and San Fernando Valleys. We'd particularly like to thank:

  • Pastor Steve Herder and the entire Ascension staff
  • Helen Edler, M.A., LMFT
  • Gary Skerik
  • Pastors Willis Moerer & Jack Ledbetter
  • All past guest speakers and meeting facilitators
  • Our board of directors - Ed Klodt, Michael McDonald, Scott Tesar, Pastor Steve

May God go with you . . .
   Before you - to show you the way,
    Beside you - to befriend you,
      Behind you - to encourage you,
        Above you - to watch over you,
          And within you - to give  you power.
                                                      ~Lloyd John Ogilvie ~