JVS helps more than 10,000 people annually match their skills to professional or business opportunities through a network of more than 5,000 employers.
Founded in 1884 as a resource for Eastern European immigrants, the Jewish Vocational Service(JVS) is a dynamic organization delivering a comprehensive selection of non-sectarian employment and training services. JVS assists a diverse population to explore vocational choices and find employment in a rapidly changing marketplace. People who benefit from these services include executives and middle managers, young professionals, students seeking college counseling or scholarship assistance, refugees, persons with disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged.