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notice: weekly in-person and zoom meetings have been suspended at this time until further notice.



We regret to inform you that the group meeting schedule is currently in hiatus for the foreseeable future. Any changes to the current status will be announced on our website. In the meantime please reach out via email or via the contact us form at the bottom of the page for any questions or support.



HAVE YOU FOUND YOURSELF BETWEEN JOBS?



EDUCATING. ADVISING. SUPPORTING.



GUIDING JOB SEEKERS BACK ON THEIR CAREER PATH



A job search networking group dedicated to helping people looking for employment due to a job loss or supporting those navigating a career transition through education, advisement and support. Access to these professional resources provided with no fees, membership, or dues.



WE ARE CALLED TO GUIDE





EMBARK ON A
NEW JOURNEY



Whether you are seeking a new position, career pivot or new direction, a resume refresh, job search or interviewing strategies, or new updated skills, the team of trailblazers at Back on the Path can help.



PICK YOUR PATH



Back on the Path is comprised of job seekers (Hikers) and a team of supportive and well-connected professionals (Trailblazers). We welcome both Hikers needing guidance and Trailblazers wanting to share their knowledge and support.



NEVER HIKE ALONE



Volunteer Trailblazers assist with networking, fostering encouragement, providing special training, and keeping you well informed about current job search strategies. They help you plot your trail map to lead to a better opportunity.



OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS





upcoming program



Remote Jobs - How to Find Them and More



previous programs



COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
ROANOKE, VA REGIONAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS









EDUCATING. ADVISING. SUPPORTING





the most effective job search strategies have changed



The most up-to-date job search strategies to lead to success:



  • Search the hidden job market
  • Identify natural talents
  • Stay ahead of the competition
  • Network and make contacts
  • Maximize interviewing techniques
  • Create an elevator speech/value-added statement
  • Develop an applicant tracking system (ATS) and human eye friendly resume
  • Structure and maximize social media
  • Create a calling card
  • And other time-tested techniques that WORK!


ABOUT BACK ON THE PATH





"THERE'S ALWAYS MORE THAN ONE PATH TO CAREER HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS."
- AMANDA VOGEL



BOP was started by church members at Cave Spring United Methodist Church in 1999 as a weekly outreach ministry to offer comfort and encouragement to those within the congregation who lost their jobs. Soon after, news of Back on the Path was broadcast to the community through local news media and word-of-mouth.

Seeing how the program was evolving, the founders decided others in the community could benefit and Back on the Path (BOP) was born as an outreach mission to job seekers throughout Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and New River Valley.

First, a caring-and-sharing forum was created, where hikers discussed their individual job searches with each other, including common problems and challenges, and shared advice. The format has progressed to include career-related educational programs focused on improving job-finding skills, presented by some of the region’s top experts.

Back on the Path charges no fees or dues.

Presently, meetings take place online every Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 8:15 pm EST.



WE ARE "PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE FIND JOBS." LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN ASSIST.








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CAVE SPRING METHODIST CHURCH
4505 HAZEL DRIVE
ROANOKE, VA 24018
540-989-3673