Introducing JVS Bay Area’s 2025 Impact Report

We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Impact Report, demonstrating the collective successes we've achieved across California over the past year. Inside the report, you’ll find: Jobseekers Creating Pathways Forward: Hear from Jonathan,...

Launching the Economic Mobility AI Accelerator

JVS has begun laying the groundwork for the Economic Mobility AI Accelerator, an important initiative designed to help workforce organizations adapt to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Developed in partnership...

JVS Staff Lead Important Conversations at Annual CWA Conference

From left: Abby Snay, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Strategy at California Labor & Workforce Development Agency, Ruggles, Countryman-Quiroz, Wong, Jiménez, and Kusayeva attend the annual California Association Meeting of the Minds conference....

Nursing Refresher Program Relaunches with SFSU

JVS relaunched the popular Nursing Refresher program after a five-year hiatus. Since 2012, JVS has offered 18 cohorts of our Nursing Refresher Program, helping licensed nurses reignite their calling, hone...

AI Summit Brings New Skills and Development to JVS Staff

JVS staff attend presentations and try new AI tools during the August 2025 AI Summit. On August 6, JVS hosted its first in-house AI Summit for staff, a full-day event...

JVS-Authored Healthcare Sector Activation Plan Is Approved for Implementation

JVS is the Healthcare Sector Investment Coordinator for the Bay Area Jobs First Activation Plan. As part of its role as healthcare sector investment coordinator for the Bay Area Jobs...

HealthCare Academy Celebrates 15 Years of Career Connections in San Francisco

JVS staff hold a congratulations banner at the 2025 HealthCare Academy graduation. On June 17, 2025, JVS and community partners celebrated the 15th annual HealthCare Academy graduation in San Francisco....

Envision Captivates San Francisco Audience with “Building Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today”

Guests at Envision: Building Tomorrow's Workforce, Today were treated to a selection of handcrafted cocktails and food, a commemorative photobooth, and live music by the SFJazz High School All-Stars during...

Announcing the 2025 Envision Awardees

JVS is thrilled to honor one JVS alum and employer partner at this year's Envision for their incredible achievements and commitment to building a stronger California workforce. Alumni Achievement Award: Omar Moawad...

Workforce at the Table: JVS Joins Federal Advocacy Trip 

JVS CEO Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, fourth from left, and delegates from San Francisco in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. As part of JVS's ongoing commitment to expand...