About
JVS Boston
Stephanie PJL, Reaching Advancement in Skills & Employment (RAISE)
About
JVS Boston
Get to Know Us
For over 80 years, Jewish Vocational Service, JVS, has been a pivotal force in supporting individuals towards financial independence, through training programs and education, helping secure new or better employment opportunities, and enhancing opportunities for financial growth. We partner with local employers and industry leaders to create job training programs that yield jobs in highly competitive fields. We work with community partners and agencies to help provide the best experience possible. JVS has a reputation for continuous innovation, building person-centered and performance-based models to improve outcomes and increase programmatic effectiveness. JVS is committed to helping individuals from all backgrounds achieve the American Dream.
About JVS Boston
Who We Are
JVS is among the oldest and largest providers of adult education and workforce development services in Greater Boston, serving a diverse clientele representing over 90 nations, and speaking 50 languages, and helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services.
Our Mission & Values
JVS’s mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces. Learning, Partnership, Quality, Respect and Social Justice are the pillars of our values.
Our Impact
For over 80 years JVS has helped people secure financial independence. Last year, JVS empowered over 15,000 individuals to build their skills, advance their education, and find employment. JVS offers over 35 different programs to help individuals from all backgrounds achieve the American Dream.
JVS History
JVS was founded in 1938 during the Great Depression to assist Jewish immigrants and refugees struggling to enter the American workforce and support their families. Today, JVS is among the oldest and largest providers of adult education and workforce development services in Greater Boston. View our history and learn about our Jewish values here.
Innovation
At JVS, we are constantly striving to improve our programming and outcomes for our clients. JVS is a recognized leader in workforce development, implementing innovative solutions to emerging needs in the job market. This innovation reaps benefits for both employers and the individuals JVS serves.
Strategic Plan
Our three-year strategic plan outlines our priorities for meeting the current moment of our workforce. By 2027, we will elevate our coaching model, create access to jobs in high-growth sectors, forge new partnerships, and advocate for job seekers facing barriers to employment.
Our Impact
11K
Individuals served 2023
113
client nations
43
total programs
63
languages spoken
1878
job placements in 2023
Connect With Success At JVS
Job Training
Advance your career with FREE job training, skill development, and career coaching.
For Employers
Partner with us for customized workforce development services so your organization can thrive.
Get Involved
Discover meaningful ways to contribute to the work we do at JVS Boston.
Empowering Futures Together
MassHire Downtown Boston
ArLab and Quincy College
JVS Leadership Team
Meet the leadership team of JVS Boston, a group deeply committed to our mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Each member embodies the values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation, reflecting these principles in both strategy and action. This team’s diverse expertise and dedication are crucial in driving our efforts to provide economic opportunities and enhance the lives of those we serve.
Kira's Story
“Arriving in the U.S. from Russia as a child, my family found hope and support through Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), the very organization I now lead. My journey from a JVS English student to its president and CEO has been deeply personal. Having benefited from JVS’s guidance during our early days in America, I now have the privilege of steering this $26 million nonprofit that assists thousands. This role is more than a job; it’s my tribute to an organization that once offered my family a new beginning, and it’s my opportunity to extend that same support to others embarking on their own journeys in a new land.”
