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About Us
Founded in 1931 in the midst of the Great Depression, the legacy of today’s JVS SoCal began with a single desk in a Bunker Hill office in downtown Los Angeles, serving job seekers who were struggling to survive amid overt workplace discrimination. Eight decades later, the agency is a recognized regional leader in the field of workforce development, offering a broad range of innovative programs to 50,000 individuals each year and advocating on issues of public policy that impact the people we serve.
Our Mission
Empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment.
Our Vision
Thriving communities with hope and economic opportunity for all.
Our Values
- Respect for individuals and families
- Integrity and professionalism in all our interactions
- Principled advocacy on behalf of those we serve
- Collective and collaborative stewardship
- Commitment to uplift communities and serve those in need
Recent Press Releases
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Edison International Named 2024 Corporate Partnership Honoree for JVS SoCal’s 25th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 12, 2024 – JVS SoCal, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Workforce Development and Social Services, is proud to announce that Edison International, parent company of Southern California Edison, will be the 2024 Corporate Partnership Honoree at the upcoming 25th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner. The highly anticipated event will…
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Woman-to-Woman conference raises $1.2M for JVS SoCal career development programs, honors outstanding leaders
The JVS SoCal Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) recently held its highly anticipated 11th Annual Woman-to-Woman Conference, centered around “The Power of Purpose.”
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JVS SoCal Awards $820K in Need-based Scholarships to Jewish Students from Los Angeles
JVS SoCal, a leading human services agency focused on workforce development, presented scholarships to 214 Jewish students at an award ceremony held at Sinai Temple on July 27…