A Navy veteran’s voyage into Tech
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
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Angela Ford-Perry: A GAIN participant becomes a JVS SoCal case worker
Being on the other side of the desk has helped Angela assist her clients with empathy, as she knows how it feels…
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.”
JVS SoCal managers earn recognition from the Department of Defense
The Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program recognized two JVS SoCal leaders for their commitment to reservists and National Guard fulfilling their military service…
Getting a Second Chance at Life: “I Accepted My Mistakes and Knew I Had a Purpose”
Ernesto Sanchez came to JVS SoCal through a reentry program that gives formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity to gain work experience through subsidized employment. Just months after joining the organization…
Mentoring for Success: Bianca’s Path to Launching Her Own Counseling Practice
Bianca Farmer is a Latina mental health counselor who found in JVS SoCal the support and guidance needed to grow as a professional…