Thank you to the 8 HarbourVest Partners employees who volunteered with our Transitions to Work clients yesterday! Volunteers conducted mock interviews with clients and acted as customers in our CVS Health training facility, helping clients build confidence and prepare for customer service roles. Thank you, HarbourVest Volunteers! To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePtBJtJs
JVS Boston
Individual and Family Services
Boston, MA 5,964 followers
We meet job seekers where they are in life and partner to develop skills for in-demand jobs & promising career pathways.
About us
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) was founded in 1938 during the Great Depression to assist Jewish immigrants and refugees struggling to enter the American workforce and support their families. Today, JVS is among the oldest and largest providers of adult education and workforce development services in Greater Boston, serving a diverse clientele representing over 90 nations, and speaking 50 languages, and helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. With over 80 years of demonstrated excellence in workforce development, JVS has a reputation for continuous innovation, building person-centered and performance-based models to improve outcomes and increase programmatic effectiveness. Last year, JVS empower 16,000 individuals, including immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and older workers, to build their skills, advance their education, and build meaningful careers. JVS partners with over 1,300 area employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.
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http://www.jvs-boston.org/
External link for JVS Boston
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1938
- Specialties
- job search assistance, career advancement, education and skills training, workforce development, job coaching, financial education, tax preparation, immigrant and refugee services, ESOL, Vocational ESOL, adult education, vocational training, recruitement, job fairs, and resume writing
Locations
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75 Federal Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110, US
Employees at JVS Boston
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Dave Abrams
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John Bluestein
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Fran Goldstein
Entrepreneur | LinkedIn, Resume and Career Coach | Neurodivergent Advocate | Automation and AI Practitioner | Yogi and Gardener Extraordinaire!
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Marsha Finkelstein
Senior Career Coach @ JVS Boston | Resume Writer | Mentor & Trainer | Passionate Collaborator | Employer Engagement | HAVING FUN & GETTING THINGS…
Updates
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Thank you to Andre Green, Executive Director at SkillWorks Boston, for writing this timely op-ed about the journey to secure funding for vocational ESOL programs, and what needs to happen next to ensure these programs support job seekers while recognizing that the path to employment looks different for every individual. We are so honored to work alongside SkillWorks, Workforce Solutions Group MA, JEWISH ALLIANCE FOR LAW AND SOCIAL ACTION INC, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), African Bridge Network, Inc. (ABN), English for New Bostonians, Caribbean Youth Club, and so many more as part of this coalition. While programs across the state have secured funding through initiatives like Gov. Healey's $10 Million investment in vocational ESOL, there is still work to be done to streamline these programs for immigrants and refugees looking for work. As Andre said in the article, "Our advocacy wins won’t provide full value until we create more seamless pathways that enable workers to transition from basic ESOL to vocational English through industry-specific training and employer-connected job placement." Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eW5AXhMD
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#FunderFriday spotlight: Davis Family Charitable Foundation We are grateful for the DAVIS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s support of JVS and our clients. JVS is honored to partner with them to make a positive impact in our community. Learn more about the Foundation’s work: https://lnkd.in/eUQb7CkS
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JVS Boston will be closing today at 3 PM and will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous People's Day. We take this day to reflect on the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Massachusetts and beyond. To learn more about Indigenous People's Day follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ePydAT_V
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This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, JVS Boston celebrates the importance of an inclusive workforce and the partners who make this possible. Recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. Liam, a former JVS client, is now successfully employed at the Greater Boston YMCA. His journey highlights the experience of entering the workforce as someone with a disability. Visit our website to learn more about JVS Boston's Disability Services: https://lnkd.in/g2Pr-c5
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We’re thrilled to celebrate the second JVS Boston x Second Chance Cars Award Ceremony of the year! Congratulations to Shandi J. who was nominated by a staff member from our Secure Jobs Program to receive the Second Chance Car Award. Since joining last October, Shandi has shown remarkable perseverance overcoming obstacles, completing the Direct Care Worker program, and securing a job this summer. Last month Shandi received a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With reliable transportation, she’ll be able to grow in her career and continue making a difference for her clients.
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JVS's Adalberto E. Jaimes, Manager of Economic Opportunity, recently returned from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Financial Opportunity Center's National Convening in Chicago. He joined organizations from around the country to celebrate the impact of financial coaching and learn new strategies to strengthen our existing offerings. Adalberto also participated on a panel, sharing about how JVS tells stories of success from our Financial Opportunity Center. Learn more about financial coaching at JVS here:
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Great op-ed from JVS's own, Jeff Gentry and our partner over at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, David Estrada, JD! As they share in the article: "When high school students with disabilities apply for jobs, employers should give them a chance. Young adults with disabilities thrive in employment, especially when they can get started early in life, addressing vital hiring needs and creating greater economic opportunity for us all." 👏 👏 Click below to read!
I am so happy and proud of my colleague Jeff Gentry, JVS’s Senior Director of Disability Services, and our close partner David Estrada, JD, Program Manager for the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, one of JVS’s top employer partners, on getting this op ed published in this week’s Boston Business Journal. As Jeff and David write, one of the single most important factors that determines whether young people with disabilities enter the workforce for long-term careers is whether they get the chance to have a paying summer job in high school. The only factor that matters more is what expectations their parents or guardians set for their future employment. I am so grateful for the strong partnership we have with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and their JobLab. This partnership has been transformative for so many young people; together we have placed individuals in jobs at their main Charlestown campus and their satellite facilities in Brighton and Cambridge. Congrats again to Jeff and David! Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/eZXQfsDv