Program areas at Jewish Vocational Service Boston
Pre-employment services provides a menu of workforce development services to individuals. Education programs include english language instruction, high school diploma completion, and specialized college preparation classes and coaching. Skills training programs in multiple sectors equip job seekers with in-demand skills. Rapid employment services provide intensive job readiness, placement, and support services to populations including refugees and immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and public assistance recipients.
Business services provides entry-level workers with job and academic coaching as well as instruction at their place of employment. Classes range from english for speakers of other languages to computer skills, math, ged, pre-college preparation, and citizenship preparation. The program works closely with employer partners, who provide input into curricula, as well as providing assistance in student outreach and selection.
Career center services provides high quality, customized employment and career services to job seekers, career changers, and employers. Services include workshops and seminars, 1:1 job search and career coaching, and screening for education and training programs. Career center services partners with area businesses to provide a convenient one-stop source for skilled workers and training options for incumbent workers.
Jvs in partnership with combined Jewish philanthropies awards grantsand interest-free loans to students who reside in the greater bostonservice area. Undergraduate students attending two-year or four-yearaccredited institutions as well as Vocational certificate programs areeligible to apply.