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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 sustainable employment and financial independence.
Our Vision
Thriving communities with hope and economic opportunity for all.
Our Values
LEGACY: We are inspired by our history of service and are purposely creating a better future.
BOLDNESS: We are forward-thinking, innovative, and willing to take risks.
GRIT: We are committed, tenacious, and driven to deliver.
ALLIANCES: We build vital and inclusive relationships to achieve our mission.
COMPASSION: We pour our hearts into this work and recognize every person’s dignity.
Recent Press Releases
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Woman to Woman Conference to Honor Outstanding Leaders & Support JVS SoCal
The 14th Annual Woman to Woman Conference: Opening Doors, Changing Women’s Lives will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11am-2pm, at the Skirball Cultural Center. This daytime event features accomplished speakers, provides networking opportunities, and inspires women to break barriers, while raising awareness and critical funding for JVS SoCal programs supporting women. The Woman to Woman…
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BMO named JVS SoCal Corporate Partner of the Year for workforce development Impact
March 23, 2026, Los Angeles—JVS SoCal will honor BMO with its Corporate Partnership Award at the organization’s 27th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center. This award recognizes BMO’s exceptional commitment to supporting JVS SoCal’s mission to provide life-changing career services and employment programs…
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JVS SoCal’s Woman to Woman Conference Showcases Incredible Career Journeys
L.A.’s iconic Pink’s Hot Dogs owner Gloria Pink announced on Thursday, November 13, that profits from their popular “Martha Stewart” dog will be donated to the JVS SoCal Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) to support the agency’s incredible career training and support programs. Gloria, her husband Richard Pink and Beverly Pink-Wolfe made the pledge at the…