"We're committed to helping re-train baby boomers to find jobs in an economy that is shedding traditional manufacturing jobs," said Pastor Howard B.M. Fauntroy, III.
Pastor Fauntroy heads the one thousand member First Baptist Instututional Church in Detroit, a city that's seen it's share of economic hardship. A downsizing Big Three, decreasing property values, and a increase in unemployment and home foreclosures place the city at the bull's eye of the recession.
This month, the church is offering free computer skills classes to baby boomers, aged 45 to 63, teaching the basic skills necessary for new economy jobs in health care, entrepreneurship, government, non-profit and emerging technologies.
Boomers interested in signing up for classes can contact the church at (313) 838-0166 or by email at melfaun@yahoo.com.
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