Career Services
Career Services
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.
Resources for Job Seekers
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Confidential career counseling and coaching
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Resume, Interview and Job Search Workshops
- Established assessment tools to determine career skills, interests and strengths
- Career Resource Centers with internet-ready computers and access to phones, fax and copy machines as well as ParnossahWorksLA. org, JVS' online job bank.
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.
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BankWorks™
BankWorks™ prepares job seekers for positions as bank tellers as a first step on the career ladder in the financial services industry. This intensive eight-week program offers job training, job placement assistance and... Details
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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
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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
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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... Details
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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
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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
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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... Details
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Programs & Services
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If your business is facing layoffs or closure, JVS' Rapid Response team can help!
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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!
