Jewish Vocational Service
29 Winter Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 399-3182 (voice) (617) 451-1496 (TTY)
Fax: (617) 542-3992
Web Site: http://www.jvs-boston.org
Information Specialist: Robert Mendes
E-mail: rmendes@jvs-boston.org
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Organization: Jewish Vocational Service
JVS Services are available through Mass Rehabilitation Commission or Mass Commission for the Blind referral through Ticket to Work. Available on Fee for Service basis.
- assessment
- career counseling
- resume/cover letter rewrites/advice
- job placement assistance
- practice interviews and interview skills training
- job readiness training
- access to computers and library
- follow up support for up to a year
- customer service training
Additional Locations: Some trainings and internships located at employer sites in Boston area.
Population(s) Served: Transition to work program - Jewish Youth with Disabilities (18-30), Connections Program - Jewish individuals living with disabilities.
Language(s): Spanish,
Services:
Transitions to Work Program
Serves Jewish Youth with Disabilities (18-30).
Candidates participate in job skill training at employer sites, leading to internships and work experiences that increase employment opportunities. By bringing participants to the emplyer site, the program shows employers the advantages of hiring a diverse workforce and understanding the abilities that these individuals posses. This unique employer-directed approach ensures that training is relevant to actual jobs that are currently available at area employers, greatly increasing the likelihood of placement. Also offers job readiness, customer service, and basic computer training. Job search assistance/placement and follow along supports.
Must have completed high school; to have ability to travel independently via MBTA, the Ride, or personal transportation; interest in the areas of culinary arts or housekeeping ; ability to work 20 hrs a week and updated immunizations.
Connections Program
Serves Jewish Individuals with disabilities.
One on one job search and job readiness assistance, job placement and/or volunteer placement assistance, CVS Training.
Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment: Transition to work program - Must have completed high school, ability to travel independently via public or personal transportation, interest in the areas of culinary arts or housekeeping , ability to work 20 hrs a week and updated immunizations
Fees: Fee for service basis
JVS last responded to our request for an update on 10/24/2011.
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