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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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JVS SoCal becomes new partner in Department of Labor veterans program
LOS ANGELES – Dec 6, 2024 — JVS SoCal, a leading human services agency focused on workforce development, has become one of the newest partners in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Navigator and Partnership Program (ENPP) as a part of an expansion of its Transition Assistance Program under the Veterans Employment and Training Service…
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JVS SoCal awarded $500,000 federal grant to increase career opportunities for veterans and spouses
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 9, 2024 — JVS SoCal has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as part of a groundbreaking program designed to enhance career stability and expand employment resources for Veterans and military families. This funding, aligned with First Lady Jill Biden’s Joining Forces initiative, will support…
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ImagingWorks expands paid clinical training program with five new locations in Southern California
*Los Angeles, CA – November 6, 2024* – ImagingWorks, a pioneering medical imaging training initiative by JVS SoCal, has announced the expansion of its 11-week clinical training program in diagnostic medical imaging with five new locations across Southern California. ImagingWorks prepares participants for high-demand roles as DEXA (dual-energy X-Ray absorpitometry) technicians, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)…