JVS, also known as Jewish Vocational Service, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging employment gaps and providing jobseekers with the skills and confidence needed to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages. With over 50 years of experience, JVS is a leader in offering comprehensive employment services to individuals in our community. What sets JVS apart is their extensive expertise in the job market and their commitment to addressing both the immediate needs and long-term career growth of their participants.

Their programs and services are transformative, empowering individuals to gain vital skills, find meaningful employment, and build fulfilling careers with family-sustaining wages. JVS embraces innovation and continuously adapts to the evolving needs of the job market. They stay ahead of industry trends and provide training in cutting-edge skills to ensure individuals are equipped with the tools they need for success in a rapidly changing world.

Through strong community partnerships with educational institutions, employers, government agencies, and community organizations, JVS stays connected to emerging industry trends, taps into diverse talent pools, and provides ongoing support to both employers and employees. Since 1973, JVS has helped over 100,000 people across California access quality jobs and economic mobility. They are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and actively work towards dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate economic and racial inequities.

Their mission is to transform lives by helping people build skills and find work to achieve self-sufficiency. JVS is rooted in Jewish traditions of Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah, guided by the principles of social justice, compassion, and communal responsibility. They embrace the values of inclusivity, justice, respect for diversity, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Their commitment to serving individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths creates an environment of understanding, empathy, and collaboration. If you're looking for an organization that offers career training, community impact, and strong employer partnerships, JVS is for you. Whether you're a jobseeker, employer, or want to get involved as a volunteer or donor, JVS has options for you.

Join JVS in their mission to create a more just and equitable society where everyone can thrive and achieve their true potential