Join Us for this Inspiring Event
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020, 9AM PST
FREE ADMISSION
Our Mission
Building better lives, one job at a time by empowering individuals
to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment.
Our Impact
Last year, 50,000 people turned to JVS for help. Last year, with your support, we assisted 33,000 clients, with an additional 20,000 individuals accessing our services.
How We can help
Explore our Programs and Services
Free Training
The award-winning JVSWorks® Career Training Programs prepare low wage workers with the skills, resources and access they need to launch professional careers in the growing banking, healthcare and apartment maintenance industries.
Veteran Services
We assist all military veterans with a special focus on women veterans and post-9/11 veterans by providing professional career coaching, assessments to identify transferable skills, training in high growth career sectors, plus job search skills and job placement assistance.
For Job Seekers
Our skilled and dedicated team is here to help you in your job search. Whether you are currently unemployed, working part-time, looking for training or certification opportunities, transitioning to a new career or re-entering the workforce, we have resources to assist you.
Jewish Community Programs
The Ezra Network is an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles in partnership with JVS SoCal, offering individualized job search skill development and placement support and is located in various synagogues in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the South Bay.
Youth Programs
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) program serves out-of-school youth ages 17 to 24 in Los Angeles County. Participants receive an array of services, from job readiness workshops to college and career exploration, and on-the-job training opportunities in the local community.
Mentoring for Women
Founded in 1998, this innovative six-month career development program offers women with defined career objectives the unique opportunity to be paired with a mentor who has an established career in the participant’s chosen field.
JVS Scholarship Program
In partnership with private donors, the JVS Scholarship Program provides qualified Jewish students whose primary residence is in the Greater Los Angeles area with need-based financial aid, in the belief that education represents the first step to career success.
Disability Services
Our staff works with all populations including individuals with disabilities, veterans, refugees, immigrants, welfare-to-work recipients, homeless, victims of violence, opportunity youth and career professionals in transition.
America's Job Center
We support all military veterans by providing career coaching, assessments to identify transferable skills, training in high growth career sectors, job search skills and job placement assistance. JVS Veterans First team partners closely with the LA County Veterans America’s Job Center.
Testimonials
In the Words of Our Clients
Mayra Plascencia
Luis Jasso
Lorrie Williams
Thank you
The hour long live comedy event was hosted by Fritz Coleman (weathercaster for NBC and comedian), and featured a lineup of comedians.
JVS SoCal is responding to COVID-19 by making health and safety a top priority
These are unprecedented times and our hearts are heavy
We must acknowledge in no uncertain terms that America has not lived up to its ideals. The murder of George Floyd and the manner of his death have given rise to nationwide protests that reflect the truth that systemic racism persists in our country.
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News and Updates
NOW HIRING: JVS SoCal Partners with LA County CARES PREP Contact Tracing Project to Fill 200 Positions
COVID-19 Contact Tracers – Work from Home JVS SoCal is partnering with LA County CARES PREP Contact Tracing Project to fill 200 temporary positions for: Contact Tracers Team Leaders Division Managers We will hire, train, and supervise teams working remotely 40 hour...
Team Spotlight: GAIN Unit Assistants
What motivates you to wake up and go to work?Pedro AlcarazWhat motivates me go to work is my kids way to achieve my goals for them and provided a better future for them. Also helping the participants.Roxie SmallThis is my purpose every day, the fact that you like your...
Employee Spotlight: Herbert Thau
1.What motivates you to wake up and go to work? The simple answer is that I love what I do. I really want to help clients find a satisfying career path not just ‘a job’. Each client I meet with I think “what can I do to help this person achieve their professional...
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6505 Wilshire Blvd.
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Los Angeles, CA 90048