Dylan Ngo was no stranger to handling money before entering JVS SoCal’s BankWork$ program. Working as a cashier at a casino in Bell Gardens, Dylan’s… Read More »From casino cashier to banker: Dylan Ngo finds growth and belonging through JVS SoCal
Los Angeles, May 30, 2025 – Last night, JVS SoCal hosted its 26th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner at the Skirball Cultural Center, honoring outstanding… Read More »JVS SoCal Raises $1.3M For Human Services and Career Training Programs at 26th Annual Strictly Business Dinner
Sally Talmi is a speech and language pathologist specializing in children. She wanted to start a business to create an online course for parents of… Read More »Supporting women entrepreneurs through mentorship
As a young boy growing up in Nigeria, Emmanuel EssienEte dreamed of serving in his country’s military. In Akwa Ibom state, where he lived, he… Read More »A Navy veteran’s voyage into Tech
A former communications specialist, Solomon Moon had reached a crossroads in their career. Burnt out by the inconsistency of past jobs and yearning for a… Read More »From overcoming burnout to embracing a new passion in human services through HealthWorks career training
From an early age, Robert Bermudez had a strong interest in numbers. However, as a second-generation immigrant, he lacked the resources to pursue higher education.… Read More »Robert Bermudez: “BankWork$ changed my life”