Career Services and Training Programs

Career and employment services are at the heart of JVS and serve as the common thread linking all of our programs.

Whether helping people discover or assess their skills or working on a step by step plan to help them secure a job or move up the career ladder, JVS' Career Services staff are dedicated to helping each individual attain their professional goals.

There is no doubt that the economic recession has impacted people at every level of the workforce and in response, JVS has intensified its efforts to provide comprehensive resources to job seekers and employers alike.

Working with our nationally certified career counselors, clients learn how to conduct an effective job search and best present themselves to employers, including the use of social media and networking techniques.

All services are provided by JVS’ nationally certified career counselors, many of whom hold Masters Degrees and advanced accreditation from the State of California.

Collectively, JVS’ dedicated career counselors have helped thousands of individuals find success in an often volatile job market.

A JVS Client Experience

Elyssa B. first came to JVS in 2003 as a single mother with three children, who had recently fled an abusive marriage.

Thanks to help from JVS’ Career Services program, she landed a job in sales and marketing, moving up in the company until she was earning over six figures.

With the downturn in the economy however, she lost her job and returned to JVS, this time seeking a more stable field. JVS worked with her to assess her skills and interests, and she is now pursuing a career in the nursing/healthcare industry, one of the few fields that continues to expand.

To help her get started, she is also working with a mentor through JVS’ WoMentoring program, who encouraged her to volunteer at a local hospital.

BankWork$™

Les and Sheri Biller of the Biller Family Foundation with BankWork$™ graduate Jayshawn Wilson, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and JVS CEO Vivian Seigel BankWork$™ prepares job seekers for positions as bank tellers as a first... Details
Career Services Events and Workshops

JVS' Career Services Department offers a myriad of services to those seeking assistance in the job search process. We hold several informative workshops each week that can help you learn everything from resume building to selling... Details
CyberWorks LA

CyberWorks LA provides individuals with the opportunity to launch their careers in the expanding cyber security industry. We are currently recruiting interested job seekers for this outstanding career training opportunity. At the... Details
HealthWorks™

HealthWorks™ trains people to become Certified Nurse Assistants and is a first step on the career ladder in the growing health care industry. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical experience, as well as... Details
JVS Literacy Network

Literacy*AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides literacy and job counseling services to adults and families in communities throughout the United States. JVS Los Angeles is part of the AmeriCorps network of national service... Details
JVS' Veterans First

Veterans First is dedicated to helping individuals transition from military to civilian life. You helped America secure its future, now we want to help you secure yours. Finding a new job in this market can be even harder. JVS'... Details
MaturAbility

JVS has seen a steady increase in mature job seekers as a result of layoffs across numerous industries, forced early retirement and unexpected financial needs. MaturAbility: Working Stronger Working Longer helps participants assess skills... Details
ParnossahWorks LA™

ParnossahWorksLA.org™ puts the human touch back in the recruitment process. JVS helps match job seekers with employers on its exclusive online job bank. Employers post job openings at no cost and are provided with pre-screened,... Details
Recycling & Resource Management

Interested in a career in the growing Recycling & Resource Management industry? In partnership with Santa Monica College, JVS' Marina del Rey WorkSource Center is now recruiting for this new and exciting program in Recycling... Details
SecurityWorks LA

SecurityWorks LA is an outstanding program dedicated to providing individuals with the opportunity to launch their careers in the professional security industry. This exciting new program offers free training and job placement to... Details
The Career Gateway Job Seekers Guide

Change is constant, especially when it comes to your career. You may be a new job seeker, career changer or you may be facing a lay off from your current job. The information and activities provided in The Career Gateway Job Seekers Guide... Details
WoMentoring

JVS’ WoMentoring program has helped hundreds of women in crisis or transition realize their career goals and dreams through one-on-one mentoring partnerships, demonstrating the power of women helping women. Founded twelve years ago... Details

Change is constant, especially when it comes to your career. You may be a new job seeker, career changer or you may be facing a lay off from your current job. The information and activities provided in The Career Gateway Job Seekers Guide will help explain the process and provides you with online resources that can lead you through this next step in your career.
Whether you're looking for a job or needing to fill one, JVS' online job bank ParnossahWorksLA.org is free to job seekers and employers alike!

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Career Services and Training Programs