Monquenta Young always wanted to go into nursing. Before deciding to enroll in HealthWorks, JVS SoCal’s free eight-week program that trains students to become Certified… Read More »HealthWorks changed this former restauranteur’s life
Nutrition has played an important role for Oriella Justin most of her life. As a young woman, she struggled with her eating habits and sensitivities.… Read More »WoMentoring nurtures future Wellness Coach’s career
In the summer of 2022, Ervin Torres was a Business and Economics major at Santa Monica College, struggling to make ends meet and support his… Read More »BankWork$ was a godsend for Ervin Torres
Like many others in Southern California and the rest of the country, Francisco Lopez’ economic outlook became grim when he was laid off from his… Read More »ApartmentWorks helped Francisco Lopez get a career and a home
LOS ANGELES – Dec 6, 2024 — JVS SoCal, a leading human services agency focused on workforce development, has become one of the newest partners… Read More »JVS SoCal becomes new partner in Department of Labor veterans program
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 9, 2024 — JVS SoCal has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as part of… Read More »JVS SoCal awarded $500,000 federal grant to increase career opportunities for veterans and spouses