Finding Purpose Beyond the Screen: Thor Gold’s Ezra Network Story
After a stint in the entertainment business, film school graduate Thor Gold added a few writing and directing credits to his name, but breaking into Hollywood proved difficult. Like many others, he amassed a lot of work experience…
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Robert Nunn – Running Toward Career Success: “JVS prepared me for it and now I’m continuing to learn more”
“That was the best job I ever had,” says Robert Nunn, a JVS Apartmentworks graduate who went on to join an electrical apprenticeship program. “I was interested in earning more money and upgrading my skills.”
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Veronica Hernandez: “I Like Helping My People” – Empowering Fellow Veterans to Seek the Help They Need
Veronica knows what it’s like to serve her country and then make the often-difficult transition back to civilian life. She dreamed of serving in the military ever since…
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JVS SoCal Awards $820K in Need-based Scholarships to Jewish Students from Los Angeles
JVS SoCal, a leading human services agency focused on workforce development, presented scholarships to 214 Jewish students at an award ceremony held at Sinai Temple on July 27…
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Department of Labor Grants JVS SoCal $498,000 to Help Unhoused Veterans Secure Sustainable Employment
In response to the Department of Labor’s announcement that JVS SoCal has received a three-year grant for $498,000 to operate the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program…
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Baki Morgan: “Hopefully, my Story Inspires Others in the LGBTQ+ Community Take a Leap Forward”
There’s a first time for everything, and for JVS SoCal, LGBTQ+ couple Bakiamani “Baki” Morgan and her wife graduating from the ApartmentWorks and CareerWork$ Medical training programs during the same session marked an exciting first.
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JVS SoCal Expands Refugee Partnership With LA County
The recent motion by the chair of the LA County Board of Supervisors, Sup. Hahn, awarding additional funding to JVS SoCal for Refugee Employment and Acculturation Services is a clear statement of how they value refugees and asylees…
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First Citizens Bank Grants JVS SoCal With $100k to Support No-Cost Workforce Development Programs
BankWork$ is one of JVS SoCal’s four training programs that prepare participants in the financial, healthcare, and apartment maintenance industries. The courses are offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of partners like First Citizens Bank…
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Josefina Santiago: Helping Refugees Build a Brighter Future
JVS SoCal is joining the “World Refugee Day: Building a Brighter Future” event taking place today at the Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown LA. This event is open to the public to celebrate our refugee community…
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Regina Lucas: From Inner City Struggle to Independence
At 21 years old and with a baby on the way, Regina Lucas saw social services as a bridge that could take her away from a life of misfortunes and into a stable situation in which she could thrive. But growing up in the 90s in South Central, Los Angeles, the odds of overcoming hardship seemed to stack against her…
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JVS SoCal Raises a Record-Breaking $1.5M for Career and Workforce Development Programs
Year after year, our generous employment partners and donors come together to support JVS SoCal’s mission to provide people with the necessary tools, resources, no-cost job training, placement assistance, and retention support to help them overcome barriers to employment…
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JVS SoCal’s Veterans First Program Provided For Me and My Children
Jamie Kincaid came from a small town with few opportunities, so she created them for herself—first on her own and then more recently with the support of JVS SoCal’s Veterans First program for military veterans…
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Connecting and Supporting Women Professionals with WoMentoring at JVS SoCal
In 2019, commercial banker Kelly Wang visited Los Angeles on a pleasure trip which changed her future forever. She was so impressed with the city, she fell in love with it and asked her employer…
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BankWork$ 100th Graduation “I’m ready to become a banker!”
Celebrating its one-hundredth graduation since its launch in 2006, JVS SoCal’s BankWork$ program proudly graduated ten more students, motivated and ready to start their banking careers after completing eight weeks of intensive training.
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Empathy and Economic Opportunity for Women in the Workplace
Rachael Worby is not your typical philanthropist. She achieved international recognition as a pioneering orchestral conductor at a time when women were not typically found on the podium.
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A letter from new CEO Jeff Carr: “I am honored to be a part of a legacy of service”
[JVS SoCal] remains committed to “economic independence through sustainable employment.” This heritage and mission are what inspired my desire to continue my life of service at JVS SoCal. I am honored to join this community and be a part of a legacy of service that began nearly a century ago.
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Setting Aside Fear to Pursue a Dream Career: “It’s opened up so many things”
Sandra Ornelas let fear hold her back for far too long. At 40 years old, she weighed almost 500 lbs. and had been out of work for 5 years. That feeling is a thing of the past for this JVS SoCal CareerWork$ Medical program graduate, who had always dreamed of helping children when she discovered our program.
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Writing a Medical Career Success Story: “People Need Kindness and Empathy”
Like many of our nation’s restaurant industry workers, Citlali Salazar was feeling vulnerable and frustrated during the pandemic. He had dedicated years of his life to restaurants and suddenly his was closed, open, then closed again …
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JVS SoCal Announces Jeff Carr as Next Chief Executive
JVS SoCal is pleased to announce that Jeff Carr has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the agency. He joins the agency after having most recently served as the Chief Executive for Albertina Kerr Centers, a prominent human services agency in Oregon…
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JVS Scholarship 50th Anniversary
For the last five decades this unique program has provided scholarships to Jewish students in need, who are attending colleges, universities, graduate schools, and vocational and religious training. It’s a fantastic legacy of service to our diverse community…
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Building a New Life Begins With Career Training: “Every time I think of how blessed I am, I think of JVS”
Every time Sandra Gonzalez heads to work, she’s reminded of just how blessed she is and how far she’s come.
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U.S. Air Force Veteran: “JVS SoCal helped me get the necessities I needed to interview for jobs”
JVS SoCal’s VPAN team provided U.S. Air Force Veteran Ashley Bell with living essentials and they introduced her to the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program…
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Lynn Segerblom: “JVS made a difference in my life”
With JVS SoCal’s help, Lynn Segerblom achieved financial stability after the Great Recession collapsed the economy. She returned for help from a JVS career coach 2022 when she realized it was time to change her work environment…
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Meet Branesha: “It’s Who You Know, and I know JVS”
It’s often said it’s not what you know, but who you know, and in the case of Branesha Julene Clay, getting to know JVS SoCal has been life-changing. Branesha is a single mom of two teenage daughters, 16-year-old Shamara and 15-year-old Diamond…
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JVS SoCal joins Heroes Linked®, a National Online Network Connecting Veterans to Career Resources
Veterans in Southern California seeking employment services through JVS SoCal’s workforce development programs will gain access and insight into Heroes Linked®, an innovative online platform…
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Our 23rd Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner was a Great Success. Thank You to All Participants!
JVS SoCal raised nearly $830,000 to support our workforce training and placement programs in Southern California, breaking all previous fundraising records for the agency’s annual dinner.
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Peer Support Program Promotes Well-Being of Veterans and Helps them Access Critical Services
Army veteran Richard Rodriguez experienced the outdoors like he never had before. For over four hours, he practiced a new sport in the company of fellow Veterans.
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First-Hand Experience: JVS SoCal Clients Become Case Managers in Refugee Program
In our Refugee Employment and Acculturation Services (REAS) program, virtually every staff member has experienced the challenges of navigating the immigration system, overcoming language barriers, and finding employment.
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WHM 2022: Providing Healing and Promoting Hope in a Time of Crisis
When Hanna Tverdokhlib received an early morning call on February 24, she knew it was time to drive to the hospital. Her client needed her by her side. Hanna is a certified Doula who provides expectant mothers with physical, emotional, and informational support.
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Roz L. Zukerman: Providing Healing for Families and Promoting Hope for Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the vital role women play in providing healing and promoting hope, this year’s official Women’s History Month theme.
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Breaking Barriers and Building Thriving Communities Through Leadership
As Black History Month comes to a close, we are shining the spotlight on two African American public officials, mayors Aja Brown and Tom Bradley. These two local city leaders challenged expectations and helped the communities they served to grow and thrive.
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Breaking Barriers and Empowering Individuals to Achieve Financial Independence
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting the incredible legacy of Maggie Lena Walker, whose vision of equity and independence defied the conditions of her time, paving the way for progress in her community and generations to come.
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JVSWorks® Helps Job Seekers Launch New Careers
Since 1931, JVS SoCal has been helping individuals with barriers to employment find meaningful careers. One of the ways we do this is through our JVSWorks® career training programs, which provide job seekers with the skills, resources, and guidance they need to jumpstart a new career in four growing industries…
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The Multiplier Effect of Mentoring
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, we are highlighting JVS SoCal’s long-standing WoMentoring program, which has had a multiplier effect in the community. When Thuy Nguyen arrived in the U.S. in 2019, she faced obstacles that made her wonder if she could ever become the person she was meant to be…
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Creating Career Connections – JVS SoCal’s New Program for Women
Professional networking is not something that comes easily to most people, especially today, when public events are discouraged, and human contact has decreased due to covid-19 pandemic. Intentionally facilitating these connections can be a life changer for women…
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U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards JVS SoCal with HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
When U.S. Army Veteran Luci Morales returned home from serving in Iraq, she found herself […] read more
Q&A with Disability Services Professional Robin Davis-Moreno – NDEAM 2021
In recognition and support for the National Disability Employment Awareness Month initiative, we spoke with Robin Davis-Moreno, Supervisor of JVS SoCal’s Disability and Assessment program.
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Thank You for Joining our 2021 Walk! Step by Step. The Way Forward. [Video]
We want to express our sincere gratitude, on behalf of JVS SoCal, to those of […] read more
Echándole Ganas: Latinx Workers Enter Trade Careers with Determination
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on the values that heritage instills upon […] read more
Cutting Edge Technology Course Ready for Veterans in LA County
Fast Lane US, JVS SoCal’s learning partner providing training based on a Microsoft curriculum for […] read more
Board Member Cesar Trujillo Explores His Heritage During Nationwide Executive Leadership Program
JVS SoCal board member Cesar Trujillo participated in the Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers (YHCA) program […] read more
JVS SoCal holds “The Way Forward: Changing Lives Together”
JVS SoCal Holds 90th Anniversary Celebration “The Way Forward: Changing Lives Together” LOS ANGELES, Calif. […] read more
A Guide to Using Gender-Inclusive Language in the Workplace
No matter how well-intentioned we may be, odds are we are using gendered words in […] read more
Juneteenth
Juneteenth Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day) is a day to […] read moreRefugee Day
World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping […] read moreAnnual LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates in a number of […] read moreMental Health Awareness Month
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During […] read moreJewish American Heritage Month
Every year, by Presidential Proclamation, May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in recognition of the […] read moreAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in […] read moreDiversity Month
April is Diversity Month, a time to recognize and celebrate other cultures and populations. This […] read more
JVS SoCal Partners With Orange County Community Foundation for “The Future is Working” Giving Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […] read moreJVS SoCal Veteran Services Awarded HVRP Grant
The HVRP Grant provides JVS SoCal the ability to continue assisting Veterans in Southern California […] read moreWomen’s History Month
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change […] read moreCésar Chávez Day
Cesar Chavez was born on March 31st 1927, in Yuma, Arizona. His family had moved […] read moreBlack History Month
The Celebration Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and […] read morePartnerships Produce Success: Boeing Awards JVS SoCal Veteran Services $100,000 Grant
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 11th, 2020) –The JVS SoCal Veteran Services Division was awarded a […] read more
Employee Spotlight: Herbert Thau
1.What motivates you to wake up and go to work? The simple answer is that […] read more
Employee Spotlight: Julian Hampton
What motivates you to wake up and go to work? What motivates me every day […] read more
JVS SoCal Launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund
For nearly 90 years, JVS SoCal has been guided by the same vision — thriving […] read more
LAPD Academy Graduation
John Gutierrez, Deputy Director of Veteran Services, has continued to service clients and find opportunities […] read moreJobs. Vision. Success.
Thriving communities with hope and economic opportunity for all
Founded in 1931, JVS SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. With over 20 locations throughout Southern California, JVS SoCal currently services 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino, and Orange counties.
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