Jewish Vocational Service

JVS transforms lives for the better by helping people to build in-demand skills and find great jobs. Through personalized coaching, training and placement services, JVS helps youth and adults secure successful positions in high-growth industries where they will find economic security, including in healthcare, financial services and technology. JVS’s strategic, laser focus in meeting its mission translates to nearly 3,000 better lives each year.

“JVS envisions a world where everyone has access to good jobs, the chance to provide for their family and the opportunity to thrive. This is how we embody the value of Tikkun Olam – or repairing the world. Every day our team works hard to design great training and build employer partnerships that open doors to life-transforming opportunities for our job seekers across the highest growth sectors: healthcare, tech and the skilled trades. Having the trust of an engaged community leader like Lisa gives us the ability to innovate at the pace of the Bay Area.”

—Lisa Countryman, CEO