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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 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
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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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Colette Black Joins JVS SoCal as Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Los Angeles, June 27, 2024 — JVS SoCal is pleased to announce that Colette M. Black has been appointed Chief Development & Marketing Officer of the agency as of July 1, 2024. She joins after having most recently served at UMOM New Day Centers, a shelter and affordable housing provider for people in Phoenix, AZ.…
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JVS SoCal Celebrates a Quarter-century of Corporate Partnerships at 25th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner
The event took place on Thursday, May 30, at the Skirball Cultural Center, and was hosted by local broadcasting icon Fritz Coleman. Los Angeles, May 31, 2024 – Last night, JVS SoCal held its 25th Annual Strictly Business Awards Dinner, which honors outstanding individuals and corporations in our community who have set the standard for…