After more than 20 years in the restaurant industry, JoJo Acuna thought he had reached the limit of what his career could offer. He had… Read More »ApartmentWork$ was the launching pad for JoJo Acuna
Brianna Wilburn did everything she was told to do. She earned a master’s degree in economics. She worked hard, and yet, back home in Lancaster, she… Read More »From last hope to clean slate: How JVS SoCal opened the door for Brianna Wilburn
Sisters Ixchel and Xela Brainin Godinez are living proof of how education, resilience, and community support can transform lives. Together, they proudly represent the first… Read More »How the JVS Scholarship Program is helping the Brainin Godinez sisters pursue their dreams
For more than 15 years, Jose Uribe built a career in property management. As a property management assistant, he coordinated maintenance teams, oversaw repairs, and ensured… Read More »Driving toward a new career: How ApartmentWorks helped Jose transition into Property Maintenance
Scarlett Medina was working a warehouse job and searching for something more meaningful. She knew she wanted a career connected to healthcare, one where she could… Read More »MediWork$ empowers Scarlett Medina to pursue future in healthcare
When Nina (her name has been changed to protect her identity) arrived in the United States from Ukraine in April 2024, with her husband and 9-year-old son, she faced the challenge of establishing a… Read More »Building a new life: A Ukrainian refugee’s workforce journey with JVS SoCal