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An associate in the job-training program works in a Deseret Industries store.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. It is not for use by other media.
By Mary Richards, Church News
The Church emphasizes self-reliance and helping members feel empowered to meet their temporal, spiritual and emotional needs through resources such as Deseret Industries, Transitional Services, BYU–Pathway, English Connect, Family Services, Employment Services, self-reliance courses and bishops’ storehouses.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes learning is a lifelong pursuit, brings people closer to God, and promotes dignity and self-reliance.
Deseret Industries helps people overcome barriers to employment and provides skills training — in addition to providing items at an affordable price. The Active Job Search program at Employment Services helps thousands of job seekers find new or better jobs.
Self-reliance courses help Church members learn principles and skills to empower them to care for their own needs.
The following statistics come from “Caring for Those in Need: 2022 annual report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
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Two teachers stand outside a school in Madagascar.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Education
- 439 education projects
- 342 classrooms built or repaired
- More than 2 million students served
- 42,227 financial aid recipients
- 5,757 Church members in 52 countries enrolled in vocational training through financial aid programs like the Perpetual Education Fund
Employment
- 9,186 Deseret Industries associates served
- 195,491 counseling hours
- 4,127 recorded job placements
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Participants in self-reliance courses can learn skills that help them in the work force.2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Self-reliance courses
- 14,186 self-reliance groups
- 106,261 participants in 88 countries and territories