Every year, more than 4,000 people turn to
Jewish Vocational Service for help.
“At JVS, our goal is twofold: to help people find employment that leads to career paths, self-sufficiency, and improved quality of life, and to help our employer partners find qualified workers ready to work on day one. We do this by breaking down barriers to employment related to age, ability, immigrant status, education, language, or job skills training.” —Michael Andreas, CEO
Our mission is founded on the Jewish teaching that helping people help themselves is the highest form of tzedakah, or social justice. Moreover, our vision of creating a world where everyone is empowered to fulfill their own potential, regardless of the challenges they face, compels us to reach out to “the others” among us—those whom society often ignores.
JVS provides vital services that help improve the employability, increase the self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality-of-life of thousands of individuals and families throughout Northeastern New Jersey.
JVS Disability Services
We see the promise in everyone—regardless of the challenges they face.
At JVS of MetroWest, we believe that EVERYONE should have the opportunity to fulfill their own potential and contribute to society—including people with disabilities.
Our “Career Discovery Program” provides services that help prepare program participants to find jobs throughout the community.
The JVS approach is both comprehensive and person-centered and encompasses a variety of instructional techniques, including state-of-the-art, virtual reality technology:
• Group Workshops focusing on Soft Skills, Job-Seeking Skills, and Computer Skills
• Job Sampling
• Field Trips
• Work Adjustment Training
• Assembly Work
• Job Placement Services
• Job Coaching
• Follow-along Services
• Extended Employment
For more information about JVS Disability Services, visit: jvsnj.org/disability-services
To register your interest, select APPLY FOR OUR SERVICES at: jvsnj.org
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As we look back on last week’s Week of Service with @valleybank , we are grateful for the many volunteer hours donated by the students in the Valley Internship Program and their mentors over the course of the week. 80 individuals came to our East Orange and Montclair facilities to work directly with our program participants, conduct mock interviews, assist with classes, and conduct research on emerging market sectors. And our relationship with Valley goes even deeper. They lead financial literacy classes for our program participants (even in Haitian Creole for refugees!), donated a van for our participants with disabilities, contribute generously to our organization, and yes… they are our bankers, too! Valley Bank is a true partner and a leader in the community. For that, we are #grateful.
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Please consider supporting JVS so we can continue to help others help themselves.
What makes JVS unique is that we have ONE focus: to help people experiencing a variety of challenges get and keep a job.
All our time and resources are focused on helping the 2,000+ individuals we serve each year achieve that goal.
Here are some of the communities to whom we provide assistance:
• Adults with physical, emotional, developmental, and social disabilities, including adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Job-seekers who are unemployed, under-employed, or looking to make a career transition, including Adults 50+, recent college graduates, and graduate students
• Immigrants and refugees
• Military veterans
• People who want to obtain a high school equivalency diploma
• Underserved communities
We can’t do it alone—your help makes it possible.
To make a donation, please visit: jvsnj.org/donate-now
Thank you, your support makes a difference!
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Yesterday our day ended with JVS CEO, Michael Andreas, closing out our Strateic Planning Retreat with some heartfelt comments about the bright future to come for JVS. “The thoughtful and hard work we are doing now between board and staff will map the path to what’s next”.
Members of JVS board and staff gathered at a Strategic Planning Retreat today. JVS embarked on the Strategic Planning Process in April and today marks the midpoint. The team has done extensive research to be shared with the group to facilitate the next steps in visioning the future of JVS.
FREE Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes | Start Monday, July 22 in West Orange, NJ
JVS offers free classes to help legal permanent residents prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam.
REGISTER NOW for our next in-person classes: [QR code] https://bit.ly/JVS-Citizenship-Registration
- July 22 through September 30, 2024
- Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm, for 10 weeks
- Venue: West Orange Public Library, 10 Rooney Circle, West Orange, NJ
- Classes are taught in English by JVS professionals and cover N400, American History, and Civics
There is no cost to attend, but participants must bring a Green Card to enroll in class.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (862) 704-2291 or email adultschool@jvsng.org
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Today, we welcomed a new group of Valley Bank interns to JVS in Montclair as part of the #ValleyInternProgram Week of Service. Over the course of the day, interns were introduced to the history of JVS and its services, hosted mock interviews, performed market sector research, and worked alongside participants in the production workshop. Interns will be returning tomorrow to our East Orange location for the last day of the program.
We thank Valley Bank for their support and are grateful for their steadfast commitment to serving the community. Being part of their VIP program is an honor.
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Today, summer interns from Valley Bank visited JVS in Montclair as part of the Valley Internship Program. After learning about JVS’s history and current services, they conducted mock interviews with workshop participants, observed client evaluations, performed market sector research, and lent a hand in the production workshop. They’ll be returning Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
We are grateful to Valley Bank for all their support and for including us in their VIP program. They are truly leaders in helping community organizations.
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