Veterans First

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. Participants connect with other veterans through the program’s networking groups, workshops and events. The Veterans First team partners closely with the L.A. County veterans America’s Job Center downtown at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall to maximize veterans’ benefits, services and training opportunities.

Services for Veterans include:

Professional career coaching to navigate the civilian business and workplace culture
Assessments to help identify your interests, strengths and transferable skills for the civilian job market
Job placement assistance, networking and peer support
Comprehensive resources and referrals to help maximize benefits and connect you with other services
Funding for specific vocational training opportunities for eligible veterans

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Alex and Analy

U.S. Navy veteran Alex Tapanya was deployed as a combat medic and later stationed at the Pentagon on September 11. His wife Analy served in the U.S. Army and both faced overwhelming challenges when they discharged, struggling to establish civilian careers. The JVS Veterans First program paid for Alex’s advanced training in cybersecurity and Analy’s course in data analytics. Today they are both working and thriving as they raise their two young children.

Programs

Program Eligibility

Any veteran with a DD214, who has served on active duty, as a reservist or as a member of the National Guard
Eligible veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
Eligible spouses

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Locations

Veterans AJCC – Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, Downtown Los Angeles
West Los Angeles WorkSource Center
Veterans Service Center, 1180 Durfee Ave, Ste 200, S. El Monte, CA 91733

Contact

Shantae Conliffe
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1816 Figueroa Street, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 742 9560
Email:

Additional L.A. County Resources for Veteran’s

JVS Veterans in Tech

Veterans in Tech trains qualified, highly motivated veterans in the IT/computer science fields and connects them with local employers who are seeking candidates for open positions. These veterans come with certifications and a broad range of experience.

If you are a veteran who is currently training in computer science or need certifications this NO COST program is for you!

Veterans in Tech Resources offered to Veterans:

Employment counseling services
Job fairs with top industry employers
Paid certifications in the IT/computer science fields
Tutoring in preparation for certifications
Eligible expenses paid for those veterans with gaps in tuition
Comprehensive network of veteran resources in the community
Resources available to family members of veterans

Veterans in Tech Resources offered to Employers:

Full service candidate recruitment and screening to help fill open positions
Partially subsidized internships to provide veterans with on-the-job experience
Exclusive job fairs with qualified veteran candidates

To apply for Veterans in Tech training, please contact John Gutierrez.

Complimentary Services for Employers

Free job posting
Full lifecycle recruitment
Career Fairs
Retention Services

To learn more about military hiring initiatives and hiring through the JVS Veterans First program, please email veterans@jvs-socal.org.

Providing a Bridge to Civilian Life

Christian Castillo joined the Air Force where he served honorably for 20 years. But his transition to civilian life was difficult. JVS helped Christian take advantage of his GI Bill benefits and find his calling.

Meet a Job-Ready Veteran Through Our Video Profiles for Veterans

As an added assistance to our highly skilled and motivated veteran clients, we are pleased to introduce a video gallery. The Video Profiles project is made possible, at no cost to our clients, thanks to our generous funders and our partner, Big Voice Video.