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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.

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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

  • JVS SoCal Receives Flag Award for Excellence in Service to Veterans

    Recognition for Providing Career Support for Women in the Defense Sector August 19, 2024, Los Angeles – JVS SoCal is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Flag Award from the Women in Defense of Greater Los Angeles Chapter (WID-GLAC) in the Community category. The award was presented at the WID-GLAC Red,…

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  • JVS SoCal Awards Nearly 1M in Need-Based Scholarships to Jewish Students from Across Los Angeles

    Los Angeles – JVS SoCal, a leading human services agency focused on workforce development, presented scholarships to more than 200 Jewish students at an award ceremony held at Sinai Temple on July 25. This year the scholarships ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, for a total of $914,000. “The Scholarship Program was created to provide a…

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  • Reforming Federal Workforce Development Programs for the Future 

    July 17, 2024 – LOS ANGELES. In response to last month’s Senate markup of the proposed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act reauthorization bill, Jeff Carr, CEO of JVS SoCal sent the following letter to the Senate and House Committee leadership:  Dear Chairman Sanders and Chairwoman Foxx,   Sustainable jobs that pay enough to support a family…

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