Impact Report: Building AI Readiness for Workforce Organizations

Insights from the First Economic Mobility AI Accelerator Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people find jobs, build careers, and access economic opportunity. Workforce organizations are being asked to help...

Envision Returns for a Night of Impact, Inspiration, and Community

Meeting the Moment Together On a night filled with purpose and possibility, JVS brought together more than 300 supporters, partners, employers, and community champions for Envision: Meeting the Moment, our annual gala that supports our...

Announcing the 2026 Envision Alumni Achievement Award Recipient

JVS is proud to honor program alum Abby Morales with the 2026 Envision Alumni Achievement Award, recognizing her perseverance, determination, and inspiring journey into a career in healthcare. Alumni Achievement...

Economic Mobility AI Accelerator Brings Workforce Practitioners to SF for Design Sprint

Participants at the Economic Mobility AI Accelerator Design Sprint shared learnings and collaborated on projects on Day 1 of the event. As AI rapidly reshapes the labor market, workforce development...

JVS Hosts Inaugural Founders Luncheon for Longtime Supporters

Guests at the inaugural Founders Luncheon toured the JVS office in Downtown San Francisco, connected over a catered lunch, and engaged in a thoughtful panel discussion with JVS leadership. On...

Jonathan: Pursuing a Career in Healthcare in San Diego

Jonathan scans surgical tools as part of his new role in the Sterile Processing Department at UC San Diego Health. When Jonathan began his career in San Diego, healthcare wasn’t...

Two JVS Alums Named to NSC Voices for Skills Leadership Council

From left: Janna King (SEIU-UHW), Isis Orellana (California Workforce Association), Adam Peck (California Workforce Association), Melissa Gurule (JVS alum), Gabriella Jimenez (JVS), Lisa Countryman-Quiroz (JVS), Denise Thomas (JVS alum), Abby...

Sarah: Serving Her Community Through Nursing

"The JVS Nursing Refresher program gave me the confidence to step back into the hospital." - Sarah, Registered Nurse For Sarah, nursing isn’t just a career, it’s part of her...

Jesus: Forging His Path with UCSD Health

Jesus, second from right, at the UCSD Health and JVS Sterile Processing Technician program graduation. Jesus started his career at UC San Diego Health in Environmental Services, cleaning and turning over operating rooms between surgeries. Although...

Dana: Finding Confidence, Community, & a Fresh Start

Dana landed a role as a Senior Director of Product Marketing at Lantern after completing the JSA program. When Dana joined JVS’s Job Search Accelerator (JSA) program in January, he was six...