Get Your Career Back On The Path To Success!

Guiding You Through The Twists And Turns Of Your Unique Career Path

Get Your Career Back On The Path To Success!

Guiding You Through The Twists And Turns Of Your Unique Career Path

Job search networking group, people looking at job postings

People Helping People Find Jobs

Losing a job, or pivoting to find a more fulfilling job is never easy. It's especially hard when trying to do so on your own. Back on the Path (BOP) is a job search networking group dedicated to helping people looking for employment throughout Roanoke, Lynchburg and New River Valley.

We're Called To Help

Embark on a New Journey

Whether you’re seeking a career pivot or new direction, better work/life balance, a resume refresh or new or updated skills, Back on the Path can help.

Pick Your Path

Embark on a New Journey

Back on the Path is comprised

of job seekers (Hikers) and a team of supportive and well connected professionals (Helpers). We welcome both Hikers needing guidance

and Helpers wanting to share their knowledge and support.

Never Hike Alone

Embark on a New Journey

Never Hike Alone

Volunteer Helpers 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.

Lessons Learned

Hikers Learn How To:

Search the hidden job market
Identify natural talents
Stay ahead of the competition
Network and make contacts
Maximize interviewing techniques
Create an elevator speech
Develop a resume
Create a calling card
And other time-tested techniques that WORK!

Don't Miss Our Upcoming Program

Mary Gravely presents Black Binder - Crucial for Job Interview Success

Our Path

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, 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.

If you've lost your job, or are looking for a better opportunity, we invite you to join us. Back on the Path charges no fees or dues. The meetings are informal and set in a comfortable church reception hall.

During the COVID outbreak we are meeting online every Tuesday evening at 7 pm. See our calendar for this week’s topic and sign on information.

Al Colgrove and David Meashey, BOP Founders

Stay In The Know

Let's Connect

Join Us On The Path

We understand that every career path has its own unique twists and turns.

If you are job searching, Back on the Path can be a key partner for you.

Join our Tuesday evening meetings at 7pm.

Back On The Path

Cave Spring Methodist Church - 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24018, United States

(540) 989-3673