Retention and Career Development Services

Career Coaching

A seasoned professional from the JVS staff will counsel and guide your employees toward career goals within your organization. Career coaching improves retention, promotes the advancement of your employees up the career ladder, and supports your management and human resource staff members in their efforts to retain qualified employees. For more information please contact Kira Khazatsky at 617.399.3180 or kkhazatsky@jvs-boston.org.

Mentorship Program

JVS will provide a customized mentorship program to meet your organization’s needs. Programs utilize the senior staff within your organization to mentor junior level staff. JVS will train your mentors and mentees and facilitate monthly meetings to ensure progress and success. For more information please contact Carol Grady at 617.399.3181 or cgrady@jvs-boston.org.

Professional Development Seminars

If your employees need professional development, JVS seminar options include: Time Management, Stress Management, Myers Briggs Type Indicator Exploration, Supervisory Training and Communication Skills. For more information please contact Judy Sacks at 617.399.3129 or jsacks@jvs-boston.org.

Tax Preparation

JVS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance provides free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals who cannot prepare their own tax returns. For additional information, please contact Chris Vogel at 617.399.3208 or cvogel@jvs-boston.org.

Citizenship Assistance

JVS citizenship classes at your company can assist employees in completing the federal Application for Naturalization, as well as, preparing for the subsequent citizenship interview and learning about US History and the benefits and privileges of becoming an American citizen. For more information, contact Chris Vogel at or 617.399.3208 or cvogel@jvs-boston.org.

Individual Development Accounts & Financial Literacy

An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a custodial “match” savings account in which participants earn $2 for every dollar $1 they save over a 12-to -30 month period. Upon reaching their savings goals, participants can use the money to pay for tuition, fees, books and any other costs associated with obtaining a degree or certificate from an accredited institution of higher learning. For additional information please contact Sioney Roach at 617.399.3220 or sroach@jvs-boston.org.