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 take place on May 30th, 2024, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
As a 13-year partner of JVS SoCal, Edison International has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our veteran community through grants that support workforce development and career pathways programs. Furthermore, their business resiliency group Valor has further enhanced and expanded assistance to the agency’s veteran clients.
The Strictly Business Awards Dinner is JVS SoCal’s annual event that celebrates the achievements of outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to maintaining essential workforce development and career services. This year, JVS SoCal is thrilled to recognize Edison International for its exceptional dedication to driving economic growth and creating opportunities for individuals to thrive in the workforce.
“We are thrilled to honor Edison International as our 2024 Corporate Partnership Honoree,” said Jeff Carr, CEO of JVS SoCal. “Their invaluable support has enabled JVS SoCal to provide comprehensive training services to hundreds of Veterans across Southern California. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in our community.”
“We are proud to partner with JVS SoCal and support veterans transition back into the workforce as it honors their service, harnesses their skills and strengthens our communities,” said Natalie Schilling, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Edison International and Southern California Edison. “We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from JVS SoCal and remain committed to empowering positive change for our veteran workforce.”
Edison International has a rich history of actively supporting initiatives that promote civic engagement including their support for programs focused on Veterans. Through their partnership with JVS SoCal, they have played a pivotal role in connecting Veterans and reservists with employment opportunities, resources and training.
For more information about the JVS SoCal Strictly Business Awards Dinner or to purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Randy Lapin at rlapin@jvs-socal.org
Media Contact:
Fabiola Prieto, Director of PR and Communications
Phone: (323) 306-4135, Email: fabiola.prieto@jvs-socal.org
About JVS SoCal
Founded in 1931, JVS SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. With over 20 locations throughout Southern California, JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.
About Edison International:
Edison International is one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across southern, central and coastal California.
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