Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages.
Why JVS
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality jobs and economic mobility. Every day, we invest in skills training, employer engagement, and systems-level change across California, because when we work towards equitable paths to opportunity, individuals, families, employers, and communities can thrive.
What sets us apart:
Our Mission
JVS transforms lives by helping people build skills and find work to achieve self-sufficiency.
Our Impact
Since 1973, JVS has helped more than 100,000 people across California access quality jobs and economic mobility.
In 2024, we:
- Expanded our reach beyond the Bay Area, building on our existing program in the Inland Empire and launched new initiatives in the Central Valley and San Diego
- Deepened our partnerships with employers, helping them upskill their workers and build inclusive talent pipelines that meet evolving needs and create cascading opportunities
- Established JVS as a thought leader in workforce development policy and mobilized alumni and community partners to support impactful advocacy
JVS Leadership
JVS is led by a team of dedicated, collaborative and innovative professionals. Get to know our senior staff members and Board of Directors.
Join Our Team
Our work is innovative, intellectually stimulating and mission-driven. We invest in the professional development of our staff and value an inclusive and diverse workplace. JVS also offers generous benefits, including 4 weeks of vacation, retirement plan matching, full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, and more.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to advancing economic mobility and racial equity. We recognize the intersectional challenges faced by historically disinvested communities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities.
We actively work towards dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate economic and racial inequities. Through our programs, services, and advocacy work, we strive to address the historical disparities faced by so many in our communities, particularly those who identify as Black, Latine, Indigenous, and AANHPI, as well as people who identify as women, veterans, and LGBTQIA+, by providing equitable access to resources, training, and employment opportunities.
We embrace diversity and value the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects and uplifts all voices. We actively pursue knowledge-building and dialogue that challenges biases, cultivates allyship, and promotes racial equity.
We believe that true progress requires ongoing, collective action and we are committed to creating a more just and equitable society, where everyone is seen for their true potential, and where everyone can thrive regardless of their race, ethnicity, social identity, or country of origin.
JVS & the Jewish Community
We take great pride in our organization’s Jewish heritage and the values it upholds. Rooted in Jewish traditions of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Tzedakah (charitable giving), our organization is guided by the principles of social justice, compassion, and communal responsibility.
As an organization led by Jewish values, we draw strength from the rich history and teachings that guide us in our work. We embrace the Jewish values of inclusivity, justice, respect for diversity, and the pursuit of knowledge. These values inform our commitment to serving individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths, fostering an environment of understanding, empathy, and collaboration.
Reports & Financials
At JVS Bay Area, our remarkable history spans more than 50 years, during which we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to sound financial stewardship and fiscal responsibility. We are deeply grateful for the invaluable support provided by individuals, corporations, foundations, community partners, and public agencies. It is through their generous contributions that we are able to carry out our work in California communities.
Requests for Proposals
Discover partnership opportunities with JVS Bay Area through our active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and join us in making a meaningful impact in our community.